Preliminary satellite-derived flood assessment in Santiago & Brava Islands, Republic of Cabo Verde, 18 September 2020

Date of assessment validity: 18 September 2020

Preliminary observations, impact and severity:

Santiago Island:

• Evidence of flash floods observed in Praia city as of 16 September 2020;
• Potentially damaged roads observed in Praia city as of 16 September 2020;
• No widespread structural damage could be observed in cloud free zones over Santiago Island as of 16 September 2020;

Brava Island:

• Potentially damaged structures observed in Furna and Faja de Agua as of 15 September 2020;
• No widespread structural damage could be observed in cloud free zones over Brava Island as of 15 September 2020;

No satellite imagery available over Santo Antao Island & Ribeira da Barca and Picos in Santiago Island.