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Heavy rains in northwestern Haiti kill 12 people and damage hundreds of homes
- Heavy rains that began Saturday and continued through Monday killed at least 12 people in northwestern Haiti, causing widespread destruction across the region.
- The weather particularly devastated towns including Port-de-Paix, Saint Louis du Nord, and Anse-a-Foleur, where the relentless downpour inundated farmland.
- Flooding inundated a local hospital and over 900 residences, while destroyed bridges and roads threaten food security for a population where more than half of nearly 12 million inhabitants face acute shortages.
- Haiti's Civil Protection Agency reports inclement weather forced school and business closures, while flooded roads create major obstacles for delivering food and supplies to isolated communities.
- This ongoing crisis highlights the fragility of local infrastructure and the urgent need for comprehensive disaster response plans, as authorities continue to assess the situation without immediate respite from the weather.
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At least 16 reported dead from heavy rains in Hispaniola
April 15 - Days of torrential rainfall over northwest Haiti and neighboring Dominican Republic have killed some 16 people, according to civil protection and local media reports on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Devastating Downpour: Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Northwestern Haiti
Devastating Downpour: Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Northwestern Haiti Heavy rains have battered northwestern Haiti, leaving at least 12 dead and causing widespread destruction across the region. In the wake of the deluge, hundreds of homes and farmland have been inundated, while a local hospital and over 900 additional residences have also faced severe flooding. Authorities reported the destruction of a bridge, multiple roads, and numerous crops, …
At least 12 people have died as a result of torrential rains that have fallen over the past few days in northwestern Haiti. The rains have flooded farmland, damaged hundreds of homes, and destroyed dozens of roads. Haiti's Civil Protection Agency reported that the worst-affected towns include Port-de-Paix, Saint-Louis-du-Nord, and Anse Folleur.
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