Greetings All,
Just reporting on what transpired last evening here in SVG weather-wise. Thanks for what is now Invest 96L we had a generous amount of rain yesterday but after 6PM is when most of the effects were felt.Between 6PM yesterday and 6AM this morning over 3 inches of rain was recorded by the met office at the Argyle International Airport.
The head of the meteorological Services in SVG Mr. Billy Jeffers called in on NBC Radio with information on rainfall and wind effect. According to him , the wind gusts were over 40 miles per hour.
NEMO or local disaster agency has reported damage in several communities including landslides and loss of roofs.A damage assessment team will meet this morning at 11:30am.
Here is the official information from them released late last night:
Several house roofs have been damaged from strong winds in Hadleys Village, New Grounds, Adelphi, Akers, New Prospect/Simon, Peruvian Vale, Cedars and Spring-Biabou.
Several homes have also been damaged by fallen trees in New Prospect and Hopewell.
Many communities are experiencing gusty winds and St. Vincent and the Grenadines remain under a Flash Flood Warning.
Presently, it is cloudy in Kingstown with periodic moderate to heavy showers and a gentle breeze from time to time.
A Flood warning remains in place until 12 Noon today. I will provide another update later today if it is necessary.
Colvin " Koolkidd" Harry
Programme Manager
National Broadcasting Corporation of St Vincent and the Grenadines
Personal Mobile (Digicel): 784-530-9864 (WhatsApp Enabled)
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