First Update on the February 2024 Flooding
Report and photos from Philip Kendall
Administrator Philip Kendall visited the areas affected by the flooding of Friday 2nd February 2024 again during the weekend, and has sent us this update.
More than ten houses were affected by the flooding, of which about 50% are uninhabitable, at least in the short to medium term. This fortunately is not as bad as in our initial report.
Drying out continues at a flooded island home.
Thankfully the weather has been kind to Tristan over weekend and since. The dry weather and sun is helping the affected families dry their possessions and air their houses.
Digger moving debris in Hottentot Gulch
Above: Debris above the road... and Below: Clearing the road in the region of Knockfolly Gulch
On Saturday the PWD Team were able to clear the road to the patches, so it is at least passable. In the longer term, part of the road may need to be moved further inland to avoid it slipping into the sea.
Shoring up the banks of the Big Watron and clearing it of rubble.
On the eastern side of the Settlement, work is ongoing to shore up the banks of the Big Watron and clear it of rubble.
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| Debris deposited between Dockel Gulch and the Big Watron. | |
This week Philip is trying to work out the financial cost, both to individuals and the island, and looking at preventative measures to stop this from happening again .
Sand at Runaway Beach washed away by the outflow of Wash Gulch. Photo: Nick Schönfield.