Seven dead and many missing as rain lashes Haiti

Country is still recovering from hurricane in October

Published 2017-05-20 18:10:34

Updated 2026-01-26 05:01:18

Seven people have been killed and 19 are missing after torrential rains and flooding hit Haiti for two days.

Among the dead are two children, government officials said.

The Department of Civil Protection stated that streams, rivers and ravines overflowed, leading to casualties and damage to infrastructure.

In the coastal Grande-Anse region, in the south of the country, 19 fishermen are missing.

In the same region 322 were staying in shelters.

This year as seen Haiti struggling with heavy rainfall, with the nation still rebuilding after being hit by Hurricane Matthew in late 2016.

Author Profile

WIC News News Desk

The WIC News News Desk delivers timely and reliable coverage of stories from across the globe. From breaking developments to in-depth reports, the desk provides readers with balanced perspectives on politics, business, culture, technology, and world affairs. Its role is to ensure audiences have access to credible information on issues shaping both regional and international landscapes.