9621 Agnes Crossing, Lake Suzanneview, New Mexico Island 84604-9295.
At least four people died and another 36 They were hurt following a magnitude 5.5 earthquake recorded early on Tuesday morning in the department of Grand Anse, in
At least four people died and another 36 They were hurt following a magnitude 5.5 earthquake recorded early on Tuesday morning in the department of Grand Anse, in the southwest Haiti.
According to the statements of the representative of the civil protection of Grand Anse Gérald Guillaume to the news agency Change the pressAmong the dead are two girls two and six years old.
According to Guillaume, two minors, along with two other adults, were killed when two houses collapsed in the Saint-Eleb area, an overcrowded area where development is usually substandard.
All the wounded were transferred to the public hospital in Saint-Anthony-de-Jérémie, the most economically important city in the department of Grand Anse.
This was reported by the Civil Protection. cessation of rescue work because the situation seems to be under control, thanks in part to the rapid activation of the Departmental Emergency Center.
Deadly 4.8 #earthquake hits #Haiti next days #flooding that left dozens dead @ Harold_T51 @Telemundo51 https://t.co/V6fExAA0OL pic.twitter.com/lIDB5JiTyN
— Jay Rodriguez (@JRodzMIA) June 6, 2023
The quake came just days after heavy rainfall in departments along the Guanabas Bay that left at least 42 people dead over the weekend, several people missing and dozens of homes destroyed.
The impoverished Caribbean country came into its own hurricane seasonwhich runs from June to November.
While heavy rains in many regions over the weekend caused river spill.
(Photo: Tw/St. Lucia News)
showers They flooded over 13,500 houses and injured 85 people.— said civil protection in his Twitter account.
The institution also said in a statement that local authorities had to take emergency measures to ensure the safety of the affected population.
Prime Minister Ariel Henri traveled Saturday to the National Emergency Operations Center (COUN, its French acronym) to examine the necessary measures to provide emergency assistance to the flood-affected population, the Ministry of Culture and Communications said in a statement. Republic on the same day.
Deadly floods come at a time when Haiti faces humanitarian crisis as violence escalates armed gangs, resulting in the displacement of tens of thousands of people. (Europe Press and Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
As an experienced journalist and author, Mary has been reporting on the latest news and trends for over 5 years. With a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines, Mary has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of journalism. Her writing style is insightful, engaging and thought-provoking, as she takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues of our time.
