Satellite-detected damage to cultural heritage in the area of Cova, Ribeira Paúl and Torre Natural Park, Santo Antão, Cabo Verde, as of 16 August 2025

**UNOSAT code: FL20250812CPV** Este mapa mostra possíveis danos no património cultural, detetados a 1,3 km a oeste do parque, com base numa imagem de satélite de alta resolução obtida em 16 de Agosto de 2025, quando comparada com uma imagem de satélite de alta resolução de 9 de fevereiro de 2025. Mais especificamente, foram detetados possíveis danos numa secção de campos agrícolas tradicionais em socalcos (Figura 1). Esta forma tradicional de agricultura é referida no Critério (v) como uma das justificações para o Valor Universal Excecional da área e a sua inclusão na Lista Provisória da UNESCO. Também foram detetados fluxos de água e lama tanto dentro como em torno do parque. Esta é uma análise preliminar e ainda não foi validada no terreno. Qualquer informação, por favor, envie para o Centro de Satélites das Nações Unidas (UNOSAT).

**UNOSAT code: FL20250812CPV** This map illustrates satellite-detected mudflow extent in Santo Antao Island, Cabo Verde as observed from Pleiades very high-resolution satellite image acquired on 13 to 16 August 2025. Within the analyzed area of approximately 700 km², about 3 km² of land appears to be affected by flood. Additionally, UNOSAT identified around 460 damaged buildings, two damaged bridges, and approximately 5 km of affected roads. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).

**UNOSAT code: FL20250812CPV** Status: No major damage was observed Further action(s): Continue monitoring Summary of findings: No major damage was observed in Ponta do Sol Town, Cruzinha Village, and Ribeira da Cruz Village in northern Santo Antão Island as of 16 August 2025. Possible flood evidence was observed along the waterways in Ribeira Grande Town and Coculi Town in northern Santo Antão Island as of 16 August 2025.

**UNOSAT code: FL20250812CPV** This map illustrates satellite-detected mudflow extent in Sao Vicente and Santo Islands, Cabo Verde as observed from Pleiades very high-resolution satellite image acquired on 13 to 16 August 2025. Within the analyzed area, approximately, about 16 km² of land appears to be affected by flood. Based on WorldPop population data and the flood extent, approximately 13,600 people are potentially exposed or living close to the flooded areas. Additionally, UNOSAT identified around 4,660 damaged buildings, five damaged bridges, and approximately 85 km of affected roads. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).

**UNOSAT code: FL20250812CPV** This map illustrates satellite-detected mudflow extent in Porto Novo Town, Porto Novo Municipality, Cabo Verde as observed from Pleiades very high-resolution satellite image acquired on 13 August 2025 at 11:01 local time (12:01 UTC). Within the analyzed area of approximately 2 km², about 0.3 km² of land appears to be affected by flood. UNOSAT identified around 300 damaged buildings and approximately 1 km of affected roads. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).

**UNOSAT code: FL20250812CPV** This map illustrates satellite-detected mudflow extent in East Sao Vicente Municipality, Cabo Verde as observed from Pleiades very high-resolution satellite image acquired on 14 August 2025 at 11:43 local time (12:43 UTC). Within the analyzed area of approximately 35 km², about 3 km² of land appears to be affected by flood.  UNOSAT identified around 1,000 affected/potentially affected buildings and approximately 15 km of affected roads.