2023 Haiti floods
On 2–3 June 2023, heavy rains caused destructive flooding across Haiti. Western areas of the country were particularly hard-hit. At least 51 people were killed, 140 were injured, and 11 were reported missing as of 6 June.
Satellite imagery of the storm system responsible for the floods on 3 June | |
Cause | Heavy rains |
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Meteorological history | |
Duration | 2–3 June 2023 |
Flood | |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 51 |
Injuries | 140 |
Missing | 18 |
Areas affected | Ouest, Nippes, Sud-Est, Nord-Ouest, and Centre departments, Haiti |
Houses destroyed | ≥160 |
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