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Grey devastation falls from the skies
On 9 April 2021 La Soufriere Volcano in the north of the island of Saint Vincent finally did what it had been threatening to do for months: it erupted explosively – raining tonnes of dust and ash on surrounding communities and transforming the landscape.
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Just hours before the first eruption, the government had organized a mass evacuation from the red zone. Now some 13,000 people have been displaced, with movement ongoing.
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Thursday 29 April 2021
Lahars observed in the Wallibou river (Red Zone, Leeward side of the island) on Thursday morning. Photo by Prof Richard Robertson, UWI-SRC -
HEAVY rain coupled with an active volcano has added to the woes of Vincentians, as several areas of the island are now flooded and/or covered in mud and debris, with landslides in some communities.
Three weeks ago, the La Soufriere volcano erupted for the first time since 1979 and has since erupted explosively several times.
Residents of the northern part (red zone) of the island were evacuated and are at shelters or the homes of their friends/family in the safe zone.
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Nephrologist at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, Dr. Twanna Browne-Caesar has highlighted the harmful effects of volcanic ash
The harmful effects of Volcanic Ash, was among several issues addressed by Nephrologist at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, Dr. Twanna Browne-Caesar.
Speaking during NBC’s Eyeing La Soufriere Overnight Edition, Dr. Browne Caesar said while there are several Health implications of Volcanic Ash, Medical Officials are seeing more asthmatics seeking nebulisation at the Hospital.
She said the ash from the volcanic eruptions is only part of the problem as people are also at risk of inhaling volcanic gases.
Dr. Browne-Caesar noted that there are potential long-term complications that affect the lungs and the respiratory system.