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09/30/2004:

"Haiti flood death toll rises to 2,400"

More than a week after devastating floods hit northern Haiti, aid workers are still struggling to feed thousands of people and the death toll continues to rise as reports come in from outlying areas.

The estimated toll from the floods triggered by tropical storm Jeanne rose to about 2,400 after a parish priest reported a "total disaster" in small towns in Poteau, a region outside Gonaives.

In Gonaives, young men grabbed food from an aid convoy and others robbed women for bags of rice.

Full Article : guardian.co.uk