Dry Conditions Persist Across Southern Haiti, Threatening Crops

Dry conditions continue to affect southern Haiti, according to a Seasonal Monitor update published October 15, 2026, by FEWS NET and relayed by ReliefWeb. The monitoring report said vegetation conditions continue to deteriorate around Jacmel and Les Cayes, as well as in parts of the Ouest and Grand'Anse departments. According to the report, below-average rainfall is expected to persist across southern Haiti, negatively affecting normal crop development. The assessment focused on seasonal rainfall and vegetation indicators used to anticipate agricultural outcomes. FEWS NET noted that the continuation of dry conditions is weighing on the areas it monitors, though the excerpt provided did not detail specific food security classifications or population figures tied to the current period. The outlets did not provide additional projections beyond the expectation that below-average rainfall would continue in the south. Further details on affected populations and anticipated harvest impacts were not included in the available summary. Readers seeking the full technical assessment are directed to the FEWS NET and ReliefWeb publications dated October 15, 2026.