Devastating Rains in Haiti Claim 13 Lives, Trigger Landslides and Flooding

Continued heavy rainfall exacerbates crisis in northern Haiti, impacting thousands of homes and agriculture amid political instability.

Heavy rains in northern Haiti have resulted in at least 13 fatalities, predominantly due to a landslide in Cap-Haitien.
Over 2,200 homes have been flooded and vital infrastructure damaged, with more rain forecasted in the coming days.
The agricultural sector suffers significant losses, including livestock and crop destruction, critical for the region's economy.
Haiti's civil protection agency urges those near vulnerable areas to relocate, highlighting the heightened risk of further landslides and floods.
The weather disruptions extend beyond Haiti, affecting flight schedules in neighboring Puerto Rico due to similar weather conditions.