From all indications, the periods of rainfall will be intermittent and therefore Monday is a normal business and school day.
On Sunday the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) forecasted moderate to heavy showers that could cause street or urban flooding.
Weather conditions deteriorated on Sunday due to a mid to upper level trough coming into the area and are forecasted to influence the weather over a two day period.
On Sunday the Fire Department surveyed the districts and no major problems were discovered. The Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure (VROMI) has opened the Great Bay Channel to allow access water from the Fresh Pond to flow into the ocean.
ODM is advising that in case of heavy rainfall on Monday, to avoid low lying areas; look out for possible street flooding; and if the rainfall is persistent, while driving along hill sides, watch out for rock falls; and if you do not have to be on the road, remain at home. If you have to go to work, drive cautiously as advised above.
