The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) wishes
to advise the public
prévenir la population
of
flooding
inondations
and
landslides
glissements de terrain
in several areas on mainland St. Vincent as a result of heavy rainfall.The Red Zone can be impacted
by mudflows
par des coulées de boue
as ash deposits are thickest in these areas and the absence of trees means that all of the material
will find its way down the valleys.
s'écoulera le long des vallées.
There are also several reports of flooding and landslides in and around Kingstown and its surroundings as well as in other areas prone to landslides and flooding.The public is asked
to exercise caution
de faire preuve de prudence
especially persons living
near
à proximité des
rivers and streams and in areas prone to landslides as floodwaters are dangerous and can result
in loss of lives and property.
des pertes de vies et de biens.
To be safe:
avoid
éviter
site seeing and stay off the roads as far as possible; safeguard your health – avoid walking, playing and swimming in flood waters; stay indoors until flood waters
recede/withdraw
redescendent / se retirent
; parents should monitor and ensure their children’s safety; avoid crossing rivers and streams and
stay away
rester éloigné
from river banks and heavy gutters. Contact NEMO at 458-6366 or the hotline at 526-3000 to report all incidents related to this ongoing hazard.
Meanwhile, the local Metrological office says
unstable
instables
conditions
being enhanced
renforcées
by a favorable upper-level atmosphere continue to affect much of the region including Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This has resulted in cloudy to overcast conditions with moderate to heavy showers,
periods of rain
des périodes de pluie
and
thunderstorms
des orages
, especially over the southern, eastern and northeastern of the mainland St. Vincent from the early morning hours.Rainfall accumulations ranging from 75 to 125 mm (3 to 5 inches) have already occurred over some parts of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during the past 6 hours and a further 50 mm (2 inches) with isolated higher amounts are possible across the island over the next 24 hours after which a gradual improvement can be expected.
A weather advisory remains in effect
L'alerte météo reste en vigueur
and residents and motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution
in areas prone flooding and landslides
dans les zones sujettes aux inondations et aux glissements de terrain
or near rivers and streams. The Met Office is urging residents to be alert for possible impacts resulting from rain-soaked ash. In addition, residents especially in the Yellow, Orange and Red Zones should avoid areas
within the vicinity
à proximité
of rivers due to destructive mudflows (Lahars).
