Heavy rains and flash flooding affect Miami-Dade

As heavy rains generated by the number one cyclone of the season continue to hit South Florida, Miami-Dade Country officials insist on taking precautions and staying on top of the news.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava spoke about precautions to keep in mind as the tropical cyclone approaches us with heavy rains when the hurricane season is just beginning.

Levine Cava went to the Emergency Center and recalled: “As I announced on June 1, the hurricane season is here and it will be with us until November 30.”

In fact, the mayor recalled that “the National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for much of our region, and at this time we anticipate heavy rains and possible flooding over the weekend. Flash flooding is possible, so we need to keep an eye on weather reports and stay vigilant when driving.”

In preparation for possible flooding, Levine Cava reported that the water level in canals has been lowered in anticipation of heavy rains and that the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department “works closely with other agencies to prepare.”

At this time, the county government does not anticipate any interruption in Miami-Dade transit services, such as Metro Bus, Metrorail, Metro-Mover, and special transit services.

COVID-19 testing and vaccination centers will be temporarily closed on Friday and Saturday.

“The bad weather is here, just three days after the hurricane season began, and that is a vivid reminder that it is time to prepare for storms,” he stressed.