STAY OFF THE ROADS AND FILL UP WATERThe National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) has advised the general public to stay off the roads until further notice. Acting Director of NEMO Michelle Forbes said on radio this morning that there has already been flash flooding in several areas and it would be dangerous if persons try to cross the flood waters. All civil servants are advised to remain at home but Essential Workers and workers of the National Emergency Operations Centre are asked to report to work/ NEMO as soon as it is safe to do so. The Central Water and Sewage Authority is also advising consumers to fill containers with water as it may become necessary later today for them to interrupt the water supply to clean the system. All schools and the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College are closed today. SVG is being affected by a trough system. NO SCHOOL TODAY BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAINSThere will be no school today in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Mourine Williams said this morning on NBC Radio that children who are still at home should remain at home and those on their way to school, who are still in the company of their parents should remain with their parents. Williams however advised school leaders that all schools should remain open for children who have already arrived there. The Meteorological Office at the E T Joshua Airport advised this morning that a surface trough is affecting the islands. The forecast is for generally cloudy and breezy conditions with scattered showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Residents and motorists in areas prone to landslide and flooding should exercise caution. THE WEATHER IN SVGSynopsis: A surface trough continues to affect the islands. Forecast: Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Residents and motorists in areas prone to landslide and flooding should exercise caution. Flooding and landslides have been reported. The Et Joshua Airport, Kingstown and Heritage square have been severely flooded. There have also been reports that a 6 year old boy was washed away this morning, and to date, he has still been unaccounted for. |
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