Heavy rains in Haiti have already left 51 dead and 18 missing

The Haitian Civil Protection service reported this Tuesday: the death Due to the recent torrential rains, 51 peoplethey are registered at least 18 missing.

Officials said the harsh weather was over for the weekend. More than 140 people were injuredAccording to a new report compiled by the AlterPresse news agency. Moreover, About 31,600 homes were flooded and 39,500 families affected with torrential rains. A large part of the country also suffered losses in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Authorities have warned that sporadic rains are expected by this Thursday, which will affect the northeast, central plateau and southeast to a greater extent. Emergency services were mobilized to provide support to affected communities and assess the damage caused by the torrential rains. They also stated that it is essential to follow the recommendations of local authorities in terms of flood prevention and risk assessment, and reminded people who are exposed to floods that they should not cross flooded rivers under any circumstances.

Source: Informacion

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