Thousands displaced by flooding in Haiti’s Nord-Est Department
Key Points(5)
- Days of relentless rainfall in Haiti’s Nord-Est Department have triggered widespread flooding, leaving thousands of families in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
- Over 3,900 homes have been inundated, with entire neighborhoods submerged under rising floodwaters.
- The deluge has not only displaced residents but also destroyed personal belongings and critical infrastructure.
- Many families are now without shelter as local authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage.
- The floods have severely impacted livelihoods, wiping out livestock and devastating small-scale farms that many residents rely on for income and food.
Days of relentless rainfall in Haiti’s Nord-Est Department have triggered widespread flooding, leaving thousands of families in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 4,300 families have been affected since May 5, primarily in the towns of Ouanaminthe and Ferrier.
Over 3,900 homes have been inundated, with entire neighborhoods submerged under rising floodwaters. The deluge has not only displaced residents but also destroyed personal belongings and critical infrastructure. Many families are now without shelter as local authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage.
The floods have severely impacted livelihoods, wiping out livestock and devastating small-scale farms that many residents rely on for income and food. Damage to key roadways has further complicated efforts to reach the hardest-hit communities.
While no deaths have been reported, officials warn that river levels remain dangerously high and weather conditions remain unstable, raising concerns about further flooding.
OCHA says families urgently need clean drinking water, hygiene kits, mattresses, food, and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease in affected areas. However, supplies in the region are limited, and the ongoing response is straining available resources.
The agency is coordinating with local authorities and humanitarian partners to deliver aid but emphasized that additional international support is critical—particularly with the hurricane season looming.
