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A lack of rain in recent months has killed crops. Severe drought has halted cultivation and left people and livestock struggling to survive. The administration has declared a state of emergency across the poorest northeastern region in Haiti. The eight months long draught has resulted the loss of corps for two seasons. In some places it is so severe that if one even manages to get the food it is more difficult to find water to cook or drink. Recently there have been some scanty rains but not enough to fulfill the shortfall. The dry season is due to last at least one more month. Over 40% of the households are considered food insecure and children face high levels of malnutrition. Climate change, food, and hunger are all interconnected issues in Haiti.

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Here is a picture of the mudslides and flooding caused by the heavy rain that Haiti has been hit with for the past several days.

According to Haiti's Civil Protection Department, a total of 13 people has been reported dead

On Monday night, the country received between four and six inches of rain within a six hour period.

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