2023-06-07 01:36:31
The Haitian Civil Protection service has informed this Tuesday of the death of 51 people due to the last torrential rainsin which they have been registered at least 18 missing.
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The body has indicated that the inclement weather over the weekend has left more than 140 people injured, according to a new report collected by the news agency AlterPresse. Besides, Nearly 31,600 homes have been flooded and 39,500 families have been affected by torrential rains. There have also been agricultural and livestock losses in much of the country.
The authorities have warned that isolated rains are expected until this Thursday, which will affect the northeast, the central plateau and the southeast to a greater extent. Emergency services are mobilized to provide support to the affected communities and assess the damage caused by the torrential rains. They have also indicated that it is essential to follow the recommendations of the local authorities in terms of prevention and assessment of flood risk, and have reminded exposed people not to cross flooded rivers under any circumstances.
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