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malaise

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Thu Apr 16, 2026, 07:17 PM 19 hrs ago

There is serious flooding in Haiti and DR [View all]

Several people are dead in Haiti and the rain continues


Word is it’s heading our way in JA

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https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/world-news/20260416/devastating-floods-leave-least-12-dead-northwest-haiti

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Haitian authorities on Wednesday confirmed that at least 12 people have died after flood waters struck the Northwest Department earlier this week.

According to a preliminary report from the Departmental Directorate of Civil Protection, the April 11-13 rains were particularly devastating for the municipalities of Port-de-Paix, Saint-Louis du Nord, and Anse-à-Foleur.

It said the torrential rains caused rivers to overflow their banks in several areas, including the Rivière des Trois Rivières, plunging these areas into a critical emergency situation, warning that the situation threatens to worsen if the rainfall continues.

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🙏🏾. Nm mikewv 19 hrs ago #1
Vibes to the people there. They never catch a break. applegrove 19 hrs ago #2
Healing vibes to those affected. SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #3
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