January 29, 2026
Since the night of January 4, 2026, Cap-Haïtien has been hit by continuous downpours that have saturated the city, rendering several streets impassable and paralyzing traffic. Motorcycle taxis are at a standstill, shops are closed, and schools are deserted, while water seeps into homes and markets in many neighborhoods.
Drainage systems, insufficient or clogged, are once again failing under the intensity of the rainfall, exacerbating the humanitarian emergency. Residents of the most precarious households are bearing the harshest consequences, facing material losses and unsanitary living conditions.
Civil Protection warns of the possibility of intensified rainfall and calls for vigilance, recommending avoiding non-essential travel and preparing to evacuate if necessary. Authorities stress the importance of closely following alert messages and safety instructions in all areas at risk of flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
Haiti’s Hydrometeorological Unit (UHM) forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall in the North, Northeast, Grande Anse, and parts of the West, which could spread to the rest of the country by late afternoon or evening. These rains could trigger flash floods in several regions and be accompanied by rough seas, with waves reaching up to 7 feet on the northern coast and 6 feet on the southern coast.
