HaitiRegionalWeather Several killed in landslides following heavy rains in Haiti by Barbados Today 03/05/2024 written by Barbados Today 03/05/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1.4K At least 12 people have been reported dead following the torrential rains that drenched Cap-Haitien for several days causing widespread floods and landslides, the authorities have confirmed. The Municipal Commission of Cap-Haitien in expressing its “deep sadness” and condolences to the families of those killed, said that in one instance at least 11 people lost their lives in Labori, a shantytown not far from Barrière Bouteille in a landslide which destroyed three houses. It said rescue teams and residents are continuing to search through the mud and rubble and that another person died in Rival in another landslide. ”The Municipality calls on residents to remain vigilant and follow the safety instructions issued by the Civil Protection authorities and recommends avoiding all unnecessary travel in areas at high risk of landslides,” it said. The Municipal Commission said it is fully mobilised to assist those affected and coordinate relief efforts and is continuing to work in collaboration with the various emergency services and local organisations to overcome this tragedy. SOURCE: CMC Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Guyana to enforce 35 per cent vehicle tint rule in traffic law... 07/12/2025 Partial grid failure hits Havana as energy crisis deepens 03/12/2025 Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says 29/11/2025
