Heavy rains pummel St. Vincent and the Grenadines, forcing school closures

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines closed all schools on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall that caused flooding and landslides across the eastern Caribbean island. According to the local meteorological office, more than 5 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours as a tropical wave moved through the region. Fallen trees and landslides blocked major roads, while severe flooding damaged homes and disrupted infrastructure, including healthcare facilities.

The National Hurricane Center reported strong thunderstorms in the area and noted that another tropical wave was forming off Africa’s west coast. The storm occurs during an unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season, with no hurricanes reported so far this year.