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iciHaiti - PNH : strengthening security cooperation with Japan iciHaïti - Melissa : Increased mobilization in the South and Grand'Anse iciHaïti - Sunrise Airways : Flights cancelled iciHaïti - NOTICE : Dissertation competition on public procurement, registration open iciHaiti - Politic : Minister Saint Jean at the heart of women's literacy more news Haiti - FLASH : The Haitian National Police announces a series of victories against terrorist gangs Haiti - FLASH : 41 victims, 13 missing (provisional report from Melissa) Haiti - FLASH : Sunrise Airways flights delayed and cancelled (October 30) Haiti - News : Zapping... Haiti - Agribusiness : Haitian cocoa at the World Chocolate Fair in Paris more news Haiti - FLASH : 41 victims, 13 missing (provisional report from Melissa)30/10/2025 07:08:48 On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Hurricane Melissa was moving southwest toward Bermuda. Given Melissa's gradual movement away from Haitian territory, a gradual decrease in humidity and rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. Consequently, the Haitian Hydrometeorological Unit (UHM) has lowered the alert level for certain departments... • The departments of Grand'Anse, Nippes, and South, previously under a red hurricane alert, are now under a red alert for heavy rain and high waves. • The department of West, previously under a red hurricane alert, is now under an orange alert for heavy rain and high waves. • The department of South-East remains under a red alert for heavy rain and an orange alert for high waves. • The departments of Artibonite and Nord-Ouest remain under an orange alert for heavy rain and high waves. Civil Protection Situation Update : Department Weather Situation : The previous day's rains caused the La Digue River to overflow, resulting in loss of life and property damage. Southeast : The sky is overcast and the sea is rough in Anse-à-Pitre, with heavy rain across almost the entire department. The weather is generally cloudy across almost all municipalities in the department. The sky is completely overcast with strong winds and thunderstorms in some areas, and coastal flooding in Port-Salut and Coteaux. Strong winds and rough seas are reported in Bombardopolis and Môle. Northwest : Strong winds and rough seas in Bombardopolis, Môle Saint-Nicolas, and Jean Rabel. Grand'Anse : On Tuesday, the Grande Anse department was hit by heavy rain and strong winds, particularly intense in the evening. These weather conditions caused significant damage to the agricultural sector in several municipalities. On Wednesday morning, in Anse-d’Hainault, the rain and winds were particularly violent, while Pestel, Corail, and Jérémie experienced light rain under cloudy skies, before the rain resumed across the entire department. The Nippes department was hit by heavy rain, notably in Petite Rivière de Nippes and Grand Boucan. The weather remained cloudy across the department on Wednesday morning, with persistent risks of flooding and landslides due to recent rainfall. River Situation Grande Anse : The Voldrogue, Grande Anse, Dame Marie, and Roseaux rivers are flooded. The three Asile rivers are flooded. The river is also flooded at Plaisance du Sud. The Aux Saults river is flooded and affecting the Raymond and Tiby communal sections, as well as the town center of Petit-Trou de Nippes. Southeast : The Gosseline river is flooded and has damaged the road. The southern ravine and the Cavaillon river are flooded. The Léogâne, Courjolle, La Digue, and Grise rivers are flooded. Provisional Human Toll : The human toll since the start of the alert period has now risen to 24 dead, 17 injured, and 13 missing. In the west, flooding of the La Digue River caused widespread flooding in Petit-Goâve, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people, including 10 children. The search continues. Ten people are still missing, confirmed Emmanuel Pierre, Director General of Civil Protection. A serious accident was reported in Dame-Marie (Grande Anse), where an adult man riding a motorcycle was injured when a tree fell on him. His passenger is missing. People in Shelters : Number of active shelter : 121 More than 13,900 people have taken refuge in shelters, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (COUN). Grand'Anse : 7,184 people have been displaced and are being housed in open shelters, not including those in the commune of Dame-Marie, where two shelters are operational. A total of 283 people are currently being housed in open shelters in the department. These shelters are accommodating populations evacuated due to the risks of flooding and landslides. Conditions in these shelters must be closely monitored to guarantee the safety and well-being of the displaced, with particular attention paid to access to drinking water, food, and healthcare. A total of 1,813 families, representing 6,419 people, are currently being housed in 56 shelters spread across 15 communes in the department. Preliminary Housing Assessment : Floods have affected several municipalities, particularly Corail, where several areas of the city center are underwater. Anse-d’Hainault has also experienced coastal flooding, as have the Cayemites Islands. Two schools, located in Dame-Marie and Duchity, had their roofs torn off by the wind. In Beaumont and Pestel, dozens of makeshift dwellings were also damaged, requiring urgent intervention due to the continued rainfall. Ten of the eleven municipalities in the Nippes department have experienced flooding, causing material damage and posing risks to the population. In Anse-à-Veau, several areas are flooded, resulting in the inundation of numerous houses and also the Catholic church. In Champ Fleury, six houses are flooded, with an increased risk of landslides due to erosion at the foot of the hills. The Civil Protection team asked the police on site to close access to users while awaiting intervention. In Plaisance, several areas are also flooded, and schools have been affected, posing a risk of disruption to educational activities. In the capital of Miragoâne, about fifteen houses are flooded. Road access (infrastructure): In Grande Anse, departmental road 72 is damaged between Dame-Marie and Anse d’Hainaut. In Nippes, National Road 2 is currently blocked near Saint-Michel du Sud and Demizène due to fallen trees. Public Works has been alerted and is expected to intervene quickly to clear the road and restore traffic. Also in Nippes, the blocked road in Paillant required the intervention of about ten Civil Protection officers to clear it and allow passage. Several roads in the department have been severely damaged by runoff from recent rains. Some roads have become impassable, even blocked by fallen trees. In Jacmel, National Route 4 is cut off at Bassin Caïman after the La Gosseline River overflowed its banks, washing away a section of the road. Furthermore, the Moro River overflowed its banks in Bainet, preventing all traffic between Bainet and Côte-de-Fer. Mayor Dénoil Anténor of Belle-Anse (Southeast) reported that the road to Morne Laser is also closed. The Public Works Department will need to conduct urgent damage assessments to determine the necessary repairs to restore traffic flow. These repairs are a priority to provide assistance to the population and facilitate their movement. Agricultural Sector (Provisional): Banana plantations were destroyed, while pigeon pea and yam crops were severely damaged, and fruit trees were also affected. In the South, banana plantations, fruit trees, and other crops suffered considerable damage due to heavy rains and winds. Livestock was swept away. A detailed assessment of agricultural losses is needed to plan support measures for farmers, such as the distribution of seeds and agricultural tools, to revive production and mitigate the economic impact on rural households. Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation: A shortage of drinking water has been reported, particularly in shelters in Pestel and the Cayemites Islands. On the health front, cases of diarrhea have been reported at the hospital in Grande Anse. HL/ S/ HaitiLibre
