Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a small island country located in the Eastern Caribbean. Being in the path of the Atlantic hurricane belt makes the country vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms. Coastal flooding is a major concern due to storm surges and high wave action. High winds and rainfall, coupled with the mountainous terrain, are principal risk factors. Landslides pose significant hazard risks that are elevated during seasonal rains. As the Grenadines have no rivers, they are reliant on rainwater harvesting, thus making them highly susceptible to droughts.