Deadly floods batter Dominican Republic and Haiti, 19 killed, thousands displaced
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Flooding in Haiti. Photograph: (X/@AyitiPostt)
The civil protection agency of Haiti confirmed 12 deaths across multiple regions on Tuesday, while officials in the Dominican Republic confirmed seven deaths on Wednesday.
At least 19 people were killed and over thousands have been displaced after heavy rains triggered flooding in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, according to the latest toll by officials and the Red Cross. Heavy storms that started on April 7 have continuously brought rain to the neighbouring Caribbean nations, which also share the island of Hispaniola. In response, officials of the city remain cautious despite the ebbing intensity of rainfall in recent hours.
Haiti's civil protection agency confirmed 12 deaths across multiple regions on Tuesday, while officials in the Dominican Republic confirmed seven deaths on Wednesday. "Five bodies have been recovered," civil defence director Juan Salas told AFP, and confirmed that two deaths occurred last week.
The weather department warns of more rain in the region
Authorities said at least 30,500 people have been displaced in the Dominican Republic, with around 6,500 homes damaged and several communities left isolated. Heavy rainfall also led to school closures, reduced working hours, and power outages in the capital, Santo Domingo. Meanwhile, Weather experts have warned that further rain and hail are expected in the coming days.
Earlier on Monday (April 13, 2026), Dominican officials said that over 30,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes, with a warning of expected rains likely to strengthen again this weekend. Officials in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico asked residents to avoid flooded highways as rain is likely to continue into the afternoon.
A few days back, a stampede at Laferriere Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Haiti, claimed the lives of about 25 people as crowds started pushing their way onto the monument during an annual celebration as it began to rain.
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