Haiti hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake (Aug. 16, 2021)
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Haiti was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, compounding the country's many woes, that include a deep political crisis, the recent assassination of its president, a food crisis, and widespread gang violence. The death toll yesterday was nearly 1,300, but could increase as rescue efforts continue. At least 5,700 people were injured. The quake overwhelmed hospitals, flattened buildings and trapped people under rubble in the cities of Les Cayes and Jeremie in the western part of the country’s southern peninsula. Tropical Depression Grace was expected to hit Haiti today or tomorrow with torrential rains, and could cause mudslides, flooding and further devastation. (
Haiti hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake (Aug. 16, 2021)
Haiti hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake (Aug…
Haiti hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake (Aug. 16, 2021)
Haiti was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, compounding the country's many woes, that include a deep political crisis, the recent assassination of its president, a food crisis, and widespread gang violence. The death toll yesterday was nearly 1,300, but could increase as rescue efforts continue. At least 5,700 people were injured. The quake overwhelmed hospitals, flattened buildings and trapped people under rubble in the cities of Les Cayes and Jeremie in the western part of the country’s southern peninsula. Tropical Depression Grace was expected to hit Haiti today or tomorrow with torrential rains, and could cause mudslides, flooding and further devastation. (