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Haiti Floods: Deadly torrential rain wreaks havoc across the country; Over 13,000 displaced so far

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Haiti Floods: Deadly torrential rain wreaks havoc across the country; Over 13,000 displaced so far

Haiti Floods: Deadly torrential rain wreaks havoc across the country; Over 13,000 displaced so far

Haiti is currently dealing with one of the worst flooding disasters in its entire history.

Thousands of homes in the country have been flooded following heavy rains over the weekend, leaving at least 42 people dead and 85 injured.

The number of fatalities is likely to rise as the hours pass by gradually.

The “biggest impact” has been reported in the West, where the capital city of Port-au-Prince is located.

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