Yellow alert: rain and storms in five departments

The Hydro-Meteorological Unit of Haiti (UHM) has placed the departments of Grand'Anse, Sud, Nippes, Sud-Est, and Ouest under yellow alert for heavy rains and storm risks. Thunderstorms are expected starting Thursday afternoon, with totals potentially reaching 100 mm by Friday. Wind gusts, localized flooding, and landslides are feared in vulnerable areas. The UHM urges the population to exercise caution: follow official bulletins, avoid non-essential travel, secure homes, and do not cross swollen rivers.<\/p>