Venezuelan rainstorm from Tropical Wave N°30 hits Caracas and multiple states
A tropical wave designated N.º 30 moved from the east to the central part of Venezuela, interacting with the Inter‑tropical Convergence Zone and a monsoon trough. The system is forecast to bring rain, thunderstorms and lightning across a wide swath of the country, with accumulated precipitation ranging from 2 mm to 50 mm and peaks of up to 80 mm in Zulia. Temperatures are expected to dip to a minimum of 6 °C in the highlands of Mérida early in the morning, while Maracaibo may reach about 37 °C. Coastal waters will experience wave heights of up to one metre, rising to two metres in the Gulf of Venezuela.
In the Caracas‑La Guaira corridor, early‑morning drizzles gave way to increasing cloud cover and variable‑intensity rain by the afternoon. The heavy rain produced water‑filled gullies, reduced visibility and partial landslides along the highway, prompting authorities to warn drivers and advise caution. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) issued alerts for the entire country, urging the public to stay informed, avoid travel through vulnerable zones and follow safety recommendations.
The combined impact of intense rain, lightning and isolated flooding underscores the need for heightened preparedness across the affected Venezuelan regions.
Entities: Caracas · Inameh (Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología) · Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología (Indomet) · Instituto Meteorológico de Panamá (Imhpa) · Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Inameh) · Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (Ideam) · Mérida · Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (Senamhi) · Tropical Wave N.º 30 · Zulia
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The wave will cause rain and thunderstorms across many Venezuelan states, including Bolívar, Amazonas, Anzoátegui, Zulia and the Andes. (Inameh forecast)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lightning activity is forecast for the affected regions. (Inameh forecast)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tropical wave N.º 30 moved from the east to central Venezuela, interacting with the Inter‑tropical Convergence Zone and a monsoon trough. (Inameh forecast)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Precipitation totals are expected to be 2 mm‑50 mm across most areas, with up to 80 mm expected in Zulia. (Inameh forecast)
- [● 2 SOURCES] In the Caracas‑La Guaira corridor, morning drizzles will become variable‑intensity rain in the afternoon, causing water‑filled gullies, reduced visibility and partial landslides on the highway. (Local reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Inameh issued national alerts and advised the public to stay informed, avoid travel through vulnerable zones and follow safety recommendations. (Inameh statement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coastal seas will see wave heights up to 1 m, rising to 2 m in the Gulf of Venezuela. (Inameh forecast)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures will range from a low of 6 °C in Mérida to a high of about 37 °C in Maracaibo. (Inameh forecast)