Cape Verde decreed national mourning two days after a storm that caused seven dead and significant material damage on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão. The government declared a state of calamity on both islands, mobilizing resources to respond to damage and support affected people.
Cape Verde decreed national mourning of two days, starting this Tuesday, following the passage of a storm that caused seven dead and material damage in the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão.
The two islands were “severely affected” at dawn on Monday by Intense rains, strong winds and sudden floodsresulting in “High material damage” and in Seven killed in São Vicentesaid the government of Ulysses Correia e Silva, in a statement.
“The government expresses its deep grief and solidarity with the mourned families and with all the Cape Verdean people, in the country and in the diaspora, who share this moment of pain,” he said.
During the period of official mourning, started at 00:00 of 12 August, all public buildings and diplomatic and consular representations of Cape Verde will have Flag at half-tam. Will also be canceled all shows and public demonstrations.
Cape Verdean government declares state of calamity
At least Seven people died on the island of São Vicente Due to heavy rains, there is a record of missing, damage to public roads, housing and vehicles.
In a previous statement, the beach executive said he declared Situation of calamity on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão To be able to trigger the National Emergency Fund and respond to the damage caused on roads, streets and other infrastructure and help “people in a difficult situation caused by the weather.”
The government has stated that the company Cape Verde infrastructure will be mobilizing means of intervention in partnership with local construction companies for emergency actions.
In both islands, damage were recorded in roads, streets and other infrastructure and private assets As vehicles, he stressed.
“This is a moment that requires national union, solidarity and concert action of all to surpass this tragedy,” he added.
The Minister of Cape Verdean Internal Affairs, Paulo RochaHe warned that the death toll may increase as there are still missing people.
“In just over two and a half hours of intense rain, accompanied by a lot of thunderstorms, we currently have seven confirmed dead,” said Rocha, quoted by Radio de Cape Verde (RCV).
The Portuguese government has already expressed “deep regret for the victims of the storm”presenting “condolences to families, the Cape Verdean brother and the authorities, manifesting all forms of solidarity.”
