Thousands in Haiti faced water shortages after days of protest virtually halted distribution, eyewitnesses said on Saturday, as an approaching storm caused more worry in the reeling country.
Many residents of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince have been forced to shelter at home this week as gunfire broke out and burning tires blocked streets during protests offuel price hikes and crime.
Fears about the approach of tropical storm Fiona also fueled the rush to get water. Forecasters said the storm's heaviest rains were more likely to hit the Dominican Republic on the east of Hispaniola island.A man carries containers to fill with water amid water shortages due to daily protests against high gasoline prices and crime, and to stock up for Storm Fiona approaching in the Caribbean region, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. September 17, 2022.
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