Residents of St Lucy, Barbados, are calling for immediate government intervention following catastrophic flooding that left dozens trapped in their homes and vehicles on Sunday night. The deluge, which saw waters rise up to two feet (610mm) in some areas, overwhelmed local fire services and left families scrambling to protect their properties. Yolande Sobers, a resident of Maycocks Terrace, described the ordeal as “terrible” and “helpless,” recounting how her family’s efforts to pump out the water were futile. Sobers, who lacks flood insurance, praised St Lucy MP Peter Phillips for his on-the-ground support during the crisis. Phillips confirmed that several homes were severely affected, with one tenant losing all her belongings. He emphasized the need for long-term solutions, including the construction of wells and improved drainage systems, to prevent future disasters. Rontae Johnson, chairperson of the St Lucy District Emergency Organisation, reported that her team had been deployed across the parish to assist residents, including pumping out water and repairing leaking roofs. Frustrated by recurring flooding, residents like Ryan Clarke expressed exhaustion over unfulfilled promises of infrastructure improvements. Clarke and others highlighted the stagnant water as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, urging authorities to take immediate action to redirect the water to the sea. The incident has underscored the inadequacy of Barbados’ current infrastructure to handle such extreme weather events, with residents demanding proactive measures rather than reactive responses.