Inameh forecasts up to 46 tropical waves to hit Venezuela

Venezuela is bracing for an active rainy season, with the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) predicting a significant number of tropical waves will impact the country. Inameh estimates that between 41 and 46 tropical waves will directly affect Venezuela between now and the end of the season.

This projection comes as part of a larger forecast for the Atlantic basin, where 51 to 57 tropical systems are expected to develop. Inameh's president, Reidy Zambrano, detailed that the nation is currently under the influence of the 16th tropical wave, which is generating atmospheric instability and fragmented cloudiness across much of the territory.

These systems are anticipated to bring varying intensities of rainfall to numerous regions, including Guayana Esequiba, Bolívar, Amazonas, Miranda, La Guaira, the Capital District, Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, Lara, the Central and Western Plains, the Andean region, and Zulia state. Inameh is collaborating with civil protection agencies to monitor weather conditions and respond to potential emergencies arising from the heavy rains.

Zambrano reminded the public that Venezuela's rainy season began in April, coinciding with the positioning of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, a key factor in the country's rainfall patterns. He emphasized that Venezuela does not experience traditional seasons but rather distinct dry and rainy periods, with tropical wave activity intensifying since early May.