St Peter MP Colin Jordan has dismissed claims of widespread flooding in Speightstown following Sunday’s heavy rainfall, asserting that the town’s central canal performed as intended. Jordan, accompanied by emergency officials, inspected affected areas and praised the canal’s ability to manage the deluge effectively. Constructed after the devastating floods of 1984, the canal was designed to handle extreme weather events, and Sunday’s downpour nearly met its 50-year capacity threshold. Despite high tides slowing water drainage, traditional flood-prone zones remained dry, Jordan noted. He attributed this success to recent government investments in retention ponds along key watercourses, which mitigated runoff during the intense rainfall. The assessment team visited several impacted districts, including Rose Hill and Diamond Corner, where infrastructure and roads faced challenges due to heavy water flow. Jordan highlighted ongoing evaluations by the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) and proposed additional measures, such as upstream retention ponds and culvert improvements, to address vulnerabilities exposed by the storm. Detailed assessments and further interventions are underway to enhance flood resilience in the region.