NewsThe Haitian TimesSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Tropical wave causes flooding in Gonaïves, resulting in one death and damage to 1,500 homes
A tropical wave has caused severe flooding in Gonaïves, resulting in one confirmed fatality and damage to 1,500 residential properties. The floodwaters and mud have impacted multiple neighborhoods and public infrastructure, including the local civil prison.
Read the full story at The Haitian TimesWhy It Matters
Residents in the affected areas face immediate displacement and property loss, while public services at the Gonaïves Civil Prison have been disrupted by the weather event.
Key Facts
- One person has been confirmed dead due to the tropical wave.
- 1,500 homes have sustained damage from floodwaters and mud.
- The Gonaïves Civil Prison is among the public infrastructure affected by the flooding.
- The hardest-hit neighborhoods include Bienac, Gatreau, Ka-Soleil, Praville, and Bois-d’Homme.
Who's Mentioned
organizationGonaïves Civil Prison“Public infrastructure affected by floodwaters and mud.”organizationWorld Bank“Identified infrastructure as a priority for Haiti.”personAdens Pierre“Director of the Gonaïves mayor’s office.”personFaustin Joseph“Technical coordinator of the Artibonite Departmental Emergency Operations Center”locationGonaïves“City in Haiti affected by flooding.”locationBois-d’Homme“Neighborhood impacted by flooding.”locationPraville“Neighborhood impacted by flooding.”locationBienac“Neighborhood impacted by flooding.”personPierre Jean-Baptiste“Coordinator of an organization focused on fighting poverty.”locationGatreau“Neighborhood impacted by flooding.”locationKa-Soleil“Neighborhood impacted by flooding.”organizationThe Haitian Times“Source of the news report.”locationArtibonite Department“Department where Gonaïves is located.”personJoseph Almathe Pierre Louis“Minister of public works, transport and communications.”