Saturday, May 25, 2013

The Second Tropical Wave Of The Season Is Likely To Affect The Southern Coast Of Haiti

 

THE SECOND TROPICAL WAVE OF THE SEASON IS LIKELY TO AFFECT THE SOUTHERN COAST.
(Alterpresse) -

Port-au-Prince - Tropical wave number 2 of the season, formed in the night of May 23 to 24 east of the arc of the Antilles, which may affect in the next 48 hours the South regions of Haiti, informs the National meteorological Center (Cnm).

A mass of humid a moist air moving from the eastern tip of Cuba to the island of Haiti will cause rains in some districts of the country, including Nippes, Central, North, Northeast, the South, Grand Anse, South and southeast.

Those responsible for the management of risks and disasters continue to encourage people in hazardous areas exposed to landslides, mudslides and flooding, to follow the safety instructions.

It is generally advisable for these people to evacuate and stay with friends or relatives, who live in habitats and less exposed areas.

The first tropical wave and the displacement of another air mass have caused May 22 and 23, showers and thunderstorms,with strong winds in the Haitian capital and surrounding areas.

Some suburbs north and east of the capital were severely affected by flooding.

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