Africa-Press – Cape verde. Between midnight and 5:00 a.m. this morning, the 11th, São Vicente recorded 192.3 millimeters of rainfall, resulting from the passage of a tropical wave that intensified into a low-pressure center over the Western Barlavento. Forecasts indicate continued rainfall of varying intensity across all islands throughout the morning and early afternoon today.
According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics (INMG), the atmospheric instability was caused by a 1006 hPa low-pressure system that passed over São Nicolau, São Vicente, and Santo Antão. It is now moving westward and gradually moving away from the archipelago, although Cape Verde remains under its influence.
Forecasts indicate continued rainfall of varying intensity across all islands throughout the morning and early afternoon this Monday. The INMG also warns of worsening sea conditions, with waves from the south that could reach 3 to 4 meters, especially affecting the southern coastal areas of the Sotavento Islands and Boa Vista Island.
The institute assures that it will maintain constant monitoring of weather conditions and release new information whenever necessary.
It is worth noting that at least six people died due to the heavy rains that fell last night in São Vicente, accompanied by thunderstorms and intense lightning. Four of the victims are children, according to preliminary information provided this morning to Rádio Morabeza by the Councilor for Civil Protection, José Carlos.
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