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Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced

Environment

Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced

Weeks of torrential rain in Haiti's Northwest department culminated in severe flooding in the capital city of Port-de-Paix on the evening of Dec. 22. Despite residents' pleas for preventative action, the flooding has resulted in significant loss of life and property damage. The post Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced was first posted on […]

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‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding

Environment

‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding

Port-de-Paix residents have faced month-long severe flooding, with over 2,000 homes submerged and all significant activities halted, causing major disruption of life in the city. “I haven’t been to school for three days,” said 13-year-old Linsky François, a 9th-grade student. The post ‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding appeared first on The Haitian Times. ‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding was first posted on […]

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Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien

Agriculture & Environment

Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien

Heavy rains caused significant flooding in the northern city’s multiple neighborhoods, particularly on Dec. 5, when a landslide in the hilly Bande-du-Nord communal section claimed four lives, according to local reports. Cap-Haïtien officials have now declared a 6-month environmental state of emergency. The post Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien appeared first on The Haitian Times. Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 […]

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At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures

Agriculture & Environment

At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures

As of Wednesday evening, many residents were pouring water out of their homes with any containers they could find, such as buckets and wash basins. The post At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures appeared first on The Haitian Times. At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures was first posted […]

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Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure

Agriculture & Environment

Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure

Heavy rains damaged Haiti’s Massacre River canal, a key resource for farmers and nearby communities. Repairs are underway to strengthen its structure, prevent future flooding, and secure its vital role in irrigation. The canal symbolizes resilience and hope for the region’s agricultural future. The post Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure appeared first on The Haitian Times. Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure was first posted […]

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Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies

Agriculture & Environment

Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies

People living near the park threaten both marine and terrestrial species by cutting down red and black mangroves for charcoal production, prematurely fishing aquatic species, and arbitrarily exploiting rocks from the site for construction. The post Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies appeared first on The Haitian Times. Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies was first posted on August 25, 2024 at 9:46 am.

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Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season 

Agriculture & Environment

Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season 

The Departmental Director of the Ministry of Environment, agronomist Manus Acceus, expressed deep concern over the mismanagement of funds allocated for the La Quinte River cleanup. The post Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season  appeared first on The Haitian Times. Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season  was first posted on August 9, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival

Economy

Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival

Local farmers and key stakeholders in the region have recommended several crucial measures to fully capitalize on the significant investment in the Massacre River irrigation canal. The post Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival was first posted on July 31, 2024 at 1:54 pm.

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