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- Updates from the Islands -- - St.Vincent & Grenadines - - |
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| - Lili |
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Our thoughts go out to those in the track of Lili as she heads west but for the information of readers, St Vincent & The Grenadines suffered $EC 40 million ($US 14.98 million) of damage. Currently 178 persons are occupying ten shelters and the Government is providing relief supplies in the form of food, blankets, cots and other amenities. Although the assessment process continues, our assessment teams indicate that: 4 persons were killed in landslides 150 homes received major damage, many losing their roofs 217 houses received minor damage Two schools lost their roofs. The roof of a Police Station was blown off Some areas of the Community College were flooded Some bridges received structural damages. Of the $EC 40 million of damage, $EC 6 million related to public buildings, housing and infrastructure (mainly roads), $EC 4 million to coastal damage and the remaining $EC 30 million to the island's agriculture. The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is seeking regional and international assistance and Vincentians residing in New York have launched a relief appeal with support from the Governor of that state. |
| - Re: Lili |
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With great regret we have to report at least 4 deaths in St Vincent caused by land-slides during Lili. We are also now receiving reports of considerable house damage on the northern and eastern sides of the island, mainly galvanised rooftops which were torn off during the night. |
| - Lili |
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A dark and dismal morning. Generally St Vincent appears to have come through with no major damage. A few roofs have been lost and the island is a mess with tree branches and foliage all over the roads. The strongest gusts we had were in the region of 70 mph between 8.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. last night. Some areas have been without electricity for more than 12 hours. It's currently very overcast with a low cloud base and heavy rain. Winds are in the 20 mph range and it's as dark as dusk. |
| - Re: Lili |
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6.15 p.m. Winds gusting to 60 mph. Seas getting noticably larger. Thunder storms stronger. I'm going home! |
| - Re: Lili |
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4.00 p.m. Gradual deterioration in conditions with increasing seas and stronger gusts. Overcast sky with intermittent rain. The parrots are singing but the dogs are quiet. |
| - Re: Lili |
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Up-date at 3.00 p.m. The front edge of Lily is now approaching St Vincent and the Grenadines. There are increasingly large seas breaking on the reef around Blue Lagoon and the wind is gusting in the high 30's and there's a steady drizzle. The tide is considerably higher than usual and will doubtless continue to rise as Lily approaches. Most businesses are now shut and folks have gone home to prepare for the system Our parrots and dogs are safely inside. |
| - Lili |
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TD 13 has just been upgraded to TS Lili and appears to be some 20 miles ESE of Barbados which has recently reported a 48 knot (56 mph) gust. The leading edge of the system is approaching St Vincent and the Grenadines and right now (11.55 a.m.) conditions are overcast, with a light drizzle and occasional gusts into the 20's. |
| - Re: Jerry |
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Preparations now underway for TD 13 now located some 60 nm ESE of Barbados and heading apparently for St Vincent. We have had some fairly heavy rain over the past few hours and gusty winds. Conditions are overcast and the Bequia Channel is looking a little choppy, definitely not a good day to go sailing. Will revert in a few hours as the system moves closer. Seth |
| - Weather: St. Vincent |
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It has been off and on overcast with occasional heavy rains since we flew down on Tuesday the 10th, with the exception that today was beautifully sunny and clear. More wet weather late tomorrow, they say, But after the summer in New England when we went from hot and humid to needing quilts at night clear with cooling breezes is just what we needed. -- |
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