National Emergency Management Organisation SITUATIONAL REPORT Post Tropical Wave
The Acting Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), Kenson Stoddard, updates the nation on the current situation after a tropical wave brought heavy rainfall across several areas.The adverse weather conditions resulted in severe flooding, landslides, fallen trees, and significant road blockages in several communities. NEMO continues to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to assess impacts and support ongoing response and recovery efforts.
6th October, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
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