How did Tropical Storm Erika affect Dominica in 2015?

In late August 2015, Dominica experienced severe damage due to Tropical Storm Erika. The storm brought high winds and heavy rainfall, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the island.12

The impact of the storm was catastrophic:
* Human Toll: More than two dozen people were killed.12
* Infrastructure and Property: Numerous buildings were destroyed, and several communities were left devastated.12
* National Development: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stated that the destruction caused by the storm set back the country’s development process by approximately 20 years.12