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TROPICAL WAVE BRINGS HEAVY RAINFALL AND SEVERE FLOODING; NEMO URGES EXTREME CAUTION NATIONWIDE

6^th October, 2026

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TROPICAL WAVE BRINGS HEAVY RAINFALL AND SEVERE FLOODING; NEMO URGES EXTREME CAUTION NATIONWIDE

KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — 6 October 2026 — The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services is monitoring an active tropical wave affecting the islands, which has produced heavy rainfall resulting in severe flooding, landslides, fallen trees and major road blockages in several communities.

Over the past 24 hours, St. Vincent recorded 130.2 mm of rainfall, with relative humidity reaching 96 per cent. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services has advised that overcast conditions, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the morning.

The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) is urging motorists, pedestrians and residents, particularly those living near rivers, streams and areas prone to flooding and landslides, to exercise extreme caution.