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According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect fair to partly cloudy and breezy conditions today (Wednesday 26th November, 2025), with a few isolated showers. There is a low (30%) chance of the odd isolated thunderstorm. Tonight will be generally fair. The Met Office notes that gusty winds and street flooding can occur in the event of heavy downpours. The latest  5-day weather outlook  is available now. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 31°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves up to 2m in open waters and near 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Aranguez, Cumuto, Longdenville, Claxton Bay, Barrackpore, Palmiste and Craignish on Wednesday (26th November, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Aranguez, Cumuto, Longdenville, Claxton Bay, Barrackpore, Palmiste and Craignish are as follows:  ARANGUEZ (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Rambhaju Street West from LP #51 to LP #54. CUMUTO (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Bramble Alexander Trace. LONGDENVILLE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP# 89 heading East up to LP #52 on Thompson Road and all associated side streets, inclusive of Sunrise Avenue, Rose Drive and Success Road off Caparo Valley Road. CLAXTON BAY (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #176 on corner of Cedar Hill Road and Foress Park Trace heading South up to LP #74 on Light Bourne Road, including Allarack Trace and Hermitage Road u...

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MoRDLG) is advising that Trinidad and Tobago remains under an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) , issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) and currently in effect until 9:00 PM tonight (Tuesday 25th November, 2025). While weather conditions improved in several areas earlier today, the Ministry notes that runoff from sustained rainfall has led to rising water levels along the Caroni River , with levels expected to approach critical thresholds. Brief, localized overspill remains possible, particularly in flood-prone sections of the lower Caroni Basin. Smaller watercourses and drains may also become overwhelmed during heavier rainfall, especially near High Tide at approximately 7:03 PM. The Ministry is confirming that localized street and residential flooding occurred in communities within the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation (PDRC) and the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation (SGRC). These incidents were shor...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Port-of-Spain, Maraval, Woodbrook and San Juan on Wednesday (26th November, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Port-of-Spain, Maraval, Woodbrook and San Juan are as follows:  PORT-OF-SPAIN (5:00 AM to 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM) Zone 1: Obsenatory Street, including Argyle Street, Quarry Street, Siparia Hill and associated side streets. PORT-OF-SPAIN (5:00 AM to 11:00 AM) Zone 2: Between LP #131 Belmont Circular Road and LP #38E Charlotte Street. MARAVAL (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM) Zone 1: Along Saddle Road: From Woodland Terrace Junction to Estate 101, including Woodland Terrace, Ridgewood, Dickson Terrace, La Rive, Anguilla Park and all associated side streets. MARAVAL (7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM) Zone 2: Along Saddle Road: From LP #361 to...

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government is advising citizens of the River Level Advisory this evening (Thursday 25th November, 2025) following rainfall in various parts of the country.  El Carmen (Caroni River) is currently at 94% capacity, Caroni Tumpuna at 89%, followed by Caroni (Bamboo Settlement #3) at 71%. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), runoff from today's rainfall has led to rising water levels along the Caroni River, with levels expected to approach threshold values. Brief, localized overspill remains possible, especially in flood-prone sections of the lower basin. Smaller watercourses and drains may also become overwhelmed during heavier rainfall activity, especially near High Tide (7:03 PM). An  Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level)  remains in effect until 9:00 PM tonight. Below are the various river capacities as of 6:00 PM: ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) Low Tide is expected at 1:58 AM and High Tide at 7:03 P...

A shopping bag containing $120,000 in cash was snatched from a man near the steps of the Inland Revenue Building in Port-of-Spain on Monday afternoon (24th November, 2025). According to reports, the victim was approached by a man wearing a white t-shirt and an orange reflective vest, around 12:20 PM, who grabbed the bag and proceeded to walk away. However, the victim followed the suspect as he entered into the passenger side of a waiting silver Nissan B15 motor vehicle. The victim briefly held onto the suspect but released him as the vehicle began to speed away. The suspects then escaped. A 21-year-old man from Picton, Laventille, was arrested overnight in connection with the robbery. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Trinidad Express ]

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it has observed with serious concern, the recent increase in social media posts in which individuals have made threats of violence against one another, as well as threats directed at Public Officials.  In a statement issued today (Tuesday 25th November, 2025), Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, said, “Let me state unequivocally: this behaviour is unlawful, dangerous, and will not be tolerated. Freedom of expression is a right, and every citizen is free to share their thoughts and opinions. However, that freedom ends where criminal conduct begins. No one has the right to incite violence, intimidate others, or use online platforms to threaten harm. Such actions undermine public safety, destabilize communities, and erode the peace and order that citizens deserve.” The Commissioner notes that, “In accordance with paragraph 2 of the Schedule of the Emergency Powers Regulations 2025, the Minister responsible for national security...

Quick response by Officers of the Penal Police Station led to the arrest of two (2) suspects and the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle, following a report of robbery with violence in the Debe district, early Sunday morning (23rd November, 2025). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 3:30 AM, the victim, a 54-year-old man of Lowkie Trace, Penal, reported that he was walking along Ramrattan Maharaj Trace, Debe, in the vicinity of Home Stretch Bar, returning to his parked rented white Toyota Axio motor vehicle.  At that time, he was approached by two (2) men: a 21-year-old man, identified as Nathan Ramsundar of Dabiedial Road, Penal, and a 33-year-old man, identified as Anderson Harris of Spencer Avenue, Mon Diablo. The suspects relieved the victim of TT $700 in cash and the keys to the rented vehicle before escaping in the said white Toyota Axio.  PC Lange and a team of Officers were on patrol when, acting on information received, including the vehi...

The San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation - Disaster Management Unit (SJLRC DMU) said at 1:05 PM this afternoon (Tuesday 25th November, 2025), that it received a confirmed report of a fallen tree along the North Coast Road that took down power lines and is currently blocking the roadway, approximately five (5) minutes after the Pillars, heading to Maracas Bay.  The SJLRC DMU said the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) is on-site and requested support. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has been notified and is responding. SJLRC DMU saw operators are currently mobilizing to the scene. Motorists are urged to exercise caution. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy to cloudy and at times breezy conditions today (Tuesday 25th November, 2025), with occasional light to moderate showers and/or periods of rain occurring. There is also a high (70%) chance of a few heavy showers and/or thunderstorms. These conditions will persist overnight.    An Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) is in effect until 9:00 PM tonight. The Met Office notes the following: Gusty winds and street/flash flooding may occur near heavy showers and/or thunderstorms. Landslides/landslips are possible in areas so prone. The latest 5-day weather outlook is available now. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 29°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.