Rainfall in Guadeloupe on 03 February, 2021. Image: Météo-France Antilles-Guyane
In a statement, the Préfecture of Guadeloupe said that the passage of severe weather over Basse-Terre Island on 03 February 2021, caused the sudden rise of rivers in areas of Petit-Bourg, Pointe-Noire, Vieux-Habitants and Capesterre-Belle-Eau. Around 15 people were rescued by helicopter in Petit-Bourg.
Three people were reported missing soon after flooding struck. A team of more than 100 people made up of police, fire service, Guadeloupe National Park officers and volunteers was mobilized to carry out searches.
As of 04 February, the body of one of the missing was found in Petit-Bourg. One person is still missing in the area. Another person was found safe in Capesterre Belle-Eau.
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