Heavy rain causes floods, landslides in St Vincent
Thursday 29 April 2021
Lahars observed in the Wallibou river (Red Zone, Leeward side of the island) on Thursday morning. Photo by Prof Richard Robertson, UWI-SRC -
HEAVY rain coupled with an active volcano has added to the woes of Vincentians, as several areas of the island are now flooded and/or covered in mud and debris, with landslides in some communities.
Three weeks ago, the La Soufriere volcano erupted for the first time since 1979 and has since erupted explosively several times.
Residents of the northern part (red zone) of the island were evacuated and are at shelters or the homes of their friends/family in the safe zone.