An active tropical wave moving across St. Vincent and the Grenadines has dumped 130.2 mm of rainfall over a 24-hour period, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, fallen trees, and major road blockages across the island. Relative humidity has reached 96 percent as overcast conditions, moderate to heavy showers, and isolated thunderstorms continue to batter the country.
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.
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.
Confirmed reports thus far include:
- Belmont: A boundary wall has collapsed above the Methodist Church, rendering the main road completely impassable.
- Sally Spring: Reports of a landslide that has led to road blockages in the area.
- South Rivers: Active flooding has been reported across the bridge and in the vicinity of the health clinic.
- Layou: Flooding has been reported near the bridge at BRAGSA.
- Buccament: Fallen trees are blocking sections of the main road leading towards Kingstown.
- Calder: Downed trees are blocking access along the main road.
- Ratho Mill to Kingstown: Flooding has been reported at Ratho Mill, Calliaqua near Pier 1, Greaves Supermarket, and along areas extending from Heritage Square onto Bay Street and the North River Road area.
- Kingstown: Restricted access to sections of the road on Bay Street between Central Police Station, Kingstown, and BRAGSA downtown.
- Mesopotamia: Heavy flooding has been reported at the Mesopotamia bridge near the police station.
- Community Facilities: The Levi Latham Health Centre and the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital have been impacted by significant flooding, preventing outpatient services at both facilities.
In response to the current conditions, the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Information has announced the closure of all schools today, 6 October 2026.
NEMO is also cautioning the public against false information and unauthorised alerts circulating on social media. Members of the public are urged to disregard unverified information and rely only on updates issued through official government channels and recognised media outlets.
Under the National Emergency and Disaster Management Act, 2006, it is an offence to make false declarations or issue false disaster alerts. Persons found guilty may be subject to a fine not exceeding EC$5,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services are the official agencies responsible for emergency management and hydrometeorological information, respectively.
NEMO strongly urges residents to:
- Do not drive or walk through flooded roadways or attempt to cross rivers or streams.
- Avoid impassable routes, including the Belmont main road and areas affected by fallen trees in Buccament and Calder.
- Remain alert in flood- and landslide-prone areas and be prepared to move to a safer location if conditions deteriorate.
- Monitor official updates from NEMO, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services, local media and other authorised government sources as the situation develops.
Residents are reminded that conditions can change rapidly. The public is urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel while heavy rainfall and flooding persist.
