St. Vincent and the Grenadines flooding displaces 29 people

Heavy rainfall caused by a tropical wave displaced 29 people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, October 6. The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) reported that 130 millimetres of rain led to flooding across several communities.

According to NEMO Acting Director Kenson Stoddard, 17 individuals are currently in public shelters, while 12 are staying with relatives. In the Buccament area, two shelters were opened following a light rescue operation conducted with assistance from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force. The Buccament Bay Secondary School has also been activated as a temporary shelter for families who lost their homes.

As of the latest update, no deaths or injuries have been reported. The National Emergency Operations Centre was activated at approximately 4:30 am on Tuesday to coordinate the response and monitor the impact of the weather event.