Environmental
Flooding in Port-de-Paix following heavy rains
Days of heavy rain and a torrential downpour caused flash floods in Port-de-Paix, affecting homes and businesses.
Port-de-Paix was hit by flash floods after several days of heavy rain culminated in a torrential downpour. Rivers and canals overflowed, reshaping the local hydrology and flooding hundreds of homes and businesses. At least 13 people were reported killed, and local authorities declared a three-month state of emergency. The event underscores the growing vulnerability of Haitian communities to extreme weather, termed locally as 'climate disorder.'
- Status
- active
- Location
- Port-de-Paix, Haiti
- Date added
- 2026-04-10 14:31 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- Source
- https://www.haitiantimes.com
- Source published dsate/time
- Not provided
- Event date/time
- 2025-12-22
- Connected threats
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