Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods

Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods on São Vicente and Santo Antão islands due to Tropical Storm Erin, leaving at least nine dead and 1,500 displaced. The flooding caused widespread damage to roads, homes, and vehicles, with 193mm of rain in just five hours. Rescue efforts are ongoing to find missing individuals, while the Cape Verdean diaspora has launched crowdfunding campaigns to provide aid like food, water, and emergency supplies.