Grenada continues to keep an eye out on developments in St. Vincent and the Grenadines where the La Soufreire Volcano erupted some three hours after dawn this morning…the crater’s first eruption since 1979.
Signals of volcanic rumblings over the past several days burst into what was seen as plumes of ash and magma 29,000 feet into the air, blanketing the environment in the neighbouring territory.
Professor Richard Robertson is the lead seismologist who has been monitoring the actions of the volcano over a period of time.
On hearing the news, several countries in the sub-region, being watchful since the volcanic tremors last week-end, have indicated they stand ready to assist.
Grenada is one such entity and as the Director of the National Emergency Management Organization, Michelle Forbes, in St. Vincent says Grenada has nothing to fear and that the La Soufriere poses no direct threat here.
The La Soufreire eruption, has placed an added burden on the SVG Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, who’s been already grappling with the COVID crisis and now one that he’s being forced to cry out for help.
As the situation stands now, the evacuation process is being stepped up.
At the time of this report, it’s our understanding that thousands of persons have moved from what was declared the red or danger zone to emergency shelters, hotels and guest houses.
Dr. Gonsalves says he’s touched by the outpouring of support he’s receiving from his regional counterparts.
