State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão

Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on São Vicente and Santo Antão islands following catastrophic floods caused by Tropical Storm Erin, resulting in at least nine deaths and 1,500 displaced. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with the Cape Verdean diaspora mobilizing to raise funds for emergency supplies, while officials express concern over the unprecedented rainfall surpassing historical averages.

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