Topic: Tropical Storm Helene
Man-made wetlands may be needed to manage increasing flood threat
The streets of Grand Cayman ran thick with mucky water, Wednesday as the deluge from Tropical Storm Helene continued. Officials acknowledge a national plan is now needed to cope with an elevated flood risk.
Confusion over school closures hits parents and teachers
Government authorities were accused of causing confusion among parents and teachers Wednesday by issuing conflicting messages over school closures due to the bad weather.
Deluge from Helene forces George Town road closures
Major flooding caused by the continued impacts of Hurricane Helene's brush with Cayman has led to the closure of several roads in George Town including Huldah Avenue and Seafarers Way in the vicinity of Burger King Waterfront.
George Town residents flooded out by Tropical Storm Helene
Grand Cayman residents confronted wind and rising water on Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Helene brought heavy rains to the island. In low-lying areas especially, many found themselves fighting floodwater inside their homes.
Cayman reservists out in force for storm clear-up
Cayman's reservists were front and centre as the country coped with the aftermath of a brush with Tropical Storm Helene.
Communities assess damage in wake of wet and windy storm
Cayman's brush with what has now become Tropical Storm Helene left many communities under water on Tuesday, prompting emergency medical evacuations and increased flood-mitigation efforts.
Cayman confronts floods from Helene, as tropical storm warning lifted
Schools, airports, courts and government offices will reopen Wednesday following the passage of Tropical Storm Helene, officials have confirmed.
