The deluge could complicate the relief efforts that followed a 7.2-magnitude temblor that devastated the southwest of the country on Saturday.
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Haiti Quake Destroyed Many Churches, Shredding a Mainstay of Support
“We are the only thing here,” said a cleric in Les Cayes, one of the cities worst hit by the quake. In some towns, not a church was left standing.
‘I’m the Only Surgeon’: After Haiti Earthquake, Thousands Seek Scarce Care
A day after a magnitude-7.2 earthquake killed an estimated 1,300 people in western Haiti, the country, already suffering from a dire lack of doctors, struggled to help the many wounded.
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Social Media Becomes a Pivotal Resource for Earthquake Photos and News
With news organizations and emergency officials scrambling to gain access to affected areas, social media has provided a vital window.
Haiti Earthquake Prompted Tsunami Warning That Was Later Rescinded
There was one report of water flooding a street in Les Cayes.
Haiti Earthquake Occurred Along Same Fault Line as the One in 2010
Both were on the same system of faults.
What We Know About the Haiti Earthquake
The quake hit early Saturday, as many residents slept or got ready for the day.
A powerful earthquake violently shakes Haiti. Hundreds are dead.
A magnitude 7.2 quake struck in the west of the country, flattening buildings and overwhelming hospitals.
Assassination Mastermind May Still Be at Large, Haiti’s Caretaker Leader Says
Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he believes that none of the more than 40 people detained in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse have the capacity to organize the complex plot.