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Second tropical wave to hit the country on Sunday

From El Nacional · (43m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Venezuela is expecting the arrival of the second tropical wave on Sunday or early next week, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh).
  • This tropical wave, along with a potential third one forming south of Cape Verde, is forecast to bring variable rainfall across much of the country.
  • The increased rainfall is attributed to a combination of atmospheric warming and a trough, with several Venezuelan states already having experienced flood-related issues in recent weeks.

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) has issued a forecast indicating the imminent arrival of the second tropical wave, expected between Sunday, May 10th, and the beginning of next week. This meteorological event, coupled with the potential formation of a third tropical wave further east, signals a period of increased rainfall for Venezuela. Authorities, including those within the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez, attribute these weather patterns to a trough reinforced by atmospheric warming. The Inameh anticipates that these waves will generate cloudiness and precipitation of varying intensity across a significant portion of the national territory, with particular attention drawn to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This forecast is particularly relevant given that several regions, including Lara, Mérida, Aragua, Miranda, Portuguesa, Sucre, and Zulia, have already contended with adverse effects from heavy rains in recent weeks. The potential for further precipitation underscores the ongoing vulnerability of these areas and the need for continued vigilance and preparedness.

The second tropical wave arrives in the country between this Sunday, May 10, or early next week.

— InamehThis quote provides the specific timing for the expected arrival of the second tropical wave.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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