Flooding is a constant threat to Haiti and its inhabitants. Floods and the mudslides cause great damage to buildings and are responsible for deaths throughout the country, sweeping away people and homes in the strong currents. In 2008, Haiti was bombarded by four deadly storms which caused a death toll of about 800 and an estimated $1 billion in damage. Thousands of people were left without homes and were forced to live in poorly constructed shelters, without food, water, or medical supplies. On June 7, 2011, after the deadly earthquake which killed thousands of people and left many individuals homeless, the Haitian people again experienced a series of heavy rains which resulted in flooding and mudslides. Homes were washed away and the death toll continued to rise as the water worsened the already poor condition of Port-au-Prince.
Haiti has experienced many different disasters which has led to billions of dollars in damages and the death of thousands of people. This graph exhibits the various natural disasters in Haiti from the past 100 years. Retrieved from the Mapping presentation from Marshall on Tools for Sustainability.
Haiti in 2001 before flooding
Haiti in 2008 after flooding. The sea level rose and inflicted damage to many cities within Haiti. Both images were from NASA, used from Marshall's page.
Areas which were flooded on June 7, 2011. Haitians suffer from another flood which worsens the already poor condition of the country. This flood followed the 2010 earthquake.
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