#OnThisDay we remember the start of the explosive phase of the 2020-2021 La Soufriere eruption in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The weeks following would forever alter SVG and the surrounding islands and leave us all in awe of the power of the #volcano#lasoufriere
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services continues to monitor a strong tropical wave located 500 miles (805 km) to the east of the Windward Islands.
See the attached weather Information Statement No. 1 for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The weather advisory that was already in effect for SVG has been upgraded to a Flash Wlood Watch and will remain in effect until 6 am 13th May 2025. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides or near rivers and streams should be prepared.
High Commissioner @subhashpgupta sybolically handed over 54 tones of relief materials to @NEMOSVG during an official handing over ceremony organized in Kingstown today. 1 mn $ worth of relief is to mitigate the damages suffered by the people of SVG due to Hurricane Beryl 2024.
A small craft and high surf advisory is in effect for SVG. Only vessels capable of withstanding swell heights attached should venture out. Sea bathers are advised to stay out of the water.
October 13th was International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
NEMO highlights the ways public awareness, training and community outreach can equip youth and the larger populace with greater tools for Comprehensive Disaster Management.
#NEMOSVG#DRRDay#AreYouReady24
No Persistent Thermal Anomaly at La Soufriere
9 October, 2024
The low thermal anomaly first detected by the NASA FIRMS hot spot detection system on Sunday 6 October 2024, at the summit of La Soufrière volcano did not persist into Tuesday, 8 October.
https://t.co/g6AsVM5EvG
WFP teams are actively working with the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to ensure that lifesaving food and supplies are distributed after Hurricane Beryl's widespread destruction.
#SavingLivesChangingLives#HurricaneBeryl