Parts of MCMH affected –Flash-flood watch in effect
As significant rainfall continues to impact the island of St Vincent and the Grenadines, certain sections of the primary healthcare institution in Kingstown, Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, experienced inundation on Monday morning.
Videos originating from the ‘Theatre’ section at the Milton Cato Memorial shows drums filled with water and sandbags being used at door entrances.
The MCMH is situated in proximity to Rose Place, an area that experienced significant flooding due to the rainfall that occurred from Sunday night into the early hours of Monday morning.
Heavy rains overnight in St Vincent caused flooding, blocked roads
The Met Office, in a bulletin on Monday, said unstable conditions will enhance pockets of showers, some of which may be moderate to heavy at times. Periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated across St Vincent and the Grenadines within the next 12 hours.
Reports are that the lower portion of the capital in the area of Rose Place was flooded after heavy rains on Sunday night-early Monday morning.
Debris and a burst pipe have blocked roads between Questelles and Campden Park, according to iWitness News reports.
Sources also reported to the St Vincent Times a landslide just opposite the La Croix boxing plant.
The Met Office press release said various stations across the mainland have already recorded close to an inch of rainfall, and it is anticipated that this will increase during the passage of the day; therefore, the weather advisory which is already in effect for St Vincent & the Grenadines has been upgraded to a flash-flood watch and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm today, Monday, 19th May 2025.
Individuals living in areas prone to flooding and landslides or near rivers and streams should be prepared to move.
