Haitian landslides leave at least 12 dead
( 2003-10-07 11:49) (Agancies)
Landslides caused by heavy
rains swept down on poor areas of the capital, killing at least 12 people and
leaving dozens of others homelesss, the government said Monday.
At least five people were injured and 14 reported missing following the
avalanches Sunday night in three areas of Port-au-Prince, civil defense director
Yolene Surena said.
The mudslides carried away several cinderblock houses, built without permit
on the slope of city ravines, Surena said.
The government warned the residents months ago that their houses were
condemned and would be demolished, she said.
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