Heavy rains hit the Caribbean, unleashing deadly floods
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Heavy downpours across the Caribbean have caused deadly floods that forced authorities to evacuate thousands of people.
Officials on the island of St. Vincent said floodwaters swept away two people Wednesday, including a 6-year-old boy. A third person was hospitalized.
The government of the eastern Caribbean island shuttered schools and government offices amid heavy rains that also caused multiple landslides.
Meanwhile, at least one person died in the Dominican Republic amid widespread flooding that prompted the evacuation of 26,000 people in the country’s eastern and northern regions. Some two dozen homes were completely destroyed and more than 5,200 were damaged.
Forecasters said the severe weather is expected to continue through late Wednesday.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
