The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences to the families, the brotherly people of Cape Verde, and the authorities, offering all forms of solidarity, in a post on social media platform X.
The Ministry confirmed that there are no reports of Portuguese victims and stated that the embassy in Praia is closely monitoring the situation in Cape Verde, a popular destination for Portuguese tourists.
It was also informed that the consular office in Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, is closed today but will reopen on Tuesday, with the “mobile contact number remaining available.”
O Governo português expressa profundo pesar pelas vítimas da tempestade que afetou a Ilha de São Vicente, em Cabo Verde. Apresenta condolências às famílias, ao povo irmão cabo-verdiano e às autoridades, manifestando todas as formas de solidariedade.
— Negócios Estrangeiros PT (@nestrangeiro_pt) August 11, 2025
The Cape Verdean government declared a state of calamity in the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão.
Paulo Rocha, Cape Verde’s Minister of Internal Administration, warned via Rádio de Cabo Verde (RCV) that the death toll might rise, as people are still missing.
“The City Council and the Government must conduct an assessment. It may take a few days. The first step is to locate the missing people and ensure their safety, but we will intervene where necessary,” he added.
Domingos Tavares, President of the National Civil Protection and Fire Service, confirmed that the rains have caused extensive damage to public infrastructure, homes, and vehicles, in addition to the fatalities.
Operations at Cesária Évora International Airport on the Cape Verdean island of São Vicente are currently restricted, as announced by Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV).
