Several Cities in Southern Department Flooded After Recent Rains
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The country's Southern region has been underwater for over 3 days. Following recent downpours that hit the Southern Department, several cities in this department have been flooded. Boutin Pierre Marie, head of civil protection in the South, confirmed the information to our newsroom.
These include the cities of Les Cayes, Aquin, Camp Perrin, Torbeck, and other coastal towns.
No loss of human life has been reported so far. Devastated gardens and livestock have been swept away by the waters.
According to Boutin Pierre Marie, the entire civil protection team in the department is mobilized to assist the population during this rainy period.
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