Streets Flooded in Jamaica as Tropical Storm Laura Passes Through Caribbean

Streets were flooded in Kingston, Jamaica, as Tropical Storm Laura made its way through the Caribbean on August 23, according to local media reports.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) reported flooding in the Mandela Terrace, Marverley and Chelsea Avenue areas of Kingston.

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica had issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas on August 23.

This video shows an intersection flooded outside the Half-Way Tree Mall in Kingston. Credit: @Imi_Dee via Storyful