A flood alert is in effect for the Dutch Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten until noon on Monday, with some parts of the island already experiencing flash flooding due to heavy rainfall.

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure this afternoon confirmed severe street flooding and rockfalls on the road network.

The Ministry said it has temporarily opened the Great Bay Fresh Pond channel. This decision was made to reduce Pond Levels as part of its water management effort, aimed at preventing hazardous water levels in the Salt and Fresh Pond.

The Ministry strongly discourages any water-related activities, including boating, swimming and fishing until further notice.

The Meteorological Department of St Maarten on Sunday said moist and unstable conditions persist as a trough continues to affect the region.



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