Flood event that took place in the Caribbean Islands
May 2004 Caribbean floods
Satellite image of convection affecting Hispaniola
Date
May 18 – 25, 2004
Location
Greater Antilles, mostly Hispaniola
Deaths
About 2,000
The May 2004 Caribbean floods were a flood event that affected the Caribbean Islands and Hispaniola from May 18, 2004, to May 25, 2004.[1][2] Moving quickly from Central America, a low-pressure area brought heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic resulting in rainfall amounts exceeding 500 mm (19.7 inches) within a 7-day period.[3][1] Cities in flood-plain areas like Mapou, Haiti, and Jimani, of the Dominican Republic, experienced over 250 mm (10 inches) of rain between May 24 and 25, causing the Solie River to overflow, resulting in devastating environmental and infrastructure damage.[1][4] With hundreds dead and thousands more displaced in Mapou and Jimani, the death toll was at its highest in decades, partly because of deforestation.[3] Steep valley ridges and barren hillsides channeled rainwater towards valleys, creating landslides that overwhelmed and flooded cities particularly in high-poverty areas where buildings were wooden or makeshift temporary homes.[4][5] In addition, inhabitants residing on these flood plains were subject to increased risk from water-borne diseases due to inadequate waste removal management and contaminated water supply due to excessive debris caused by flooding.[6]
These floods were preceded by two weeks of persistent rain in the Caribbean area, which eventually caused the landslides that killed many people.[7] The floods caused much damage in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with over 1,300 homes being destroyed and about 2,000 people being killed.[8] Due to this destruction, nearly 15,000 people were displaced with nowhere to live.[9] The area that felt the worst of the flooding was the town of Jimaní, near the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.[10] In fact, the destruction present at Jimaní was so bad that Dominican president Hipolito Mejia declared a national day of mourning after seeing the effects of the storm.[9]
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