(CNN) Around 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been impacted by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake which struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday morning, according to UNICEF. Bruno Maes, UNICEF's representative in Haiti, said he had witnessed strong winds and heavy rainfall in the area affected by the earthquake. Satellite imagery continues to show thunderstorms impacting western parts of Haiti, said CNN senior meteorologist Dave Hennen. It also blocked roads and wrecked infrastructure, making it difficult for vital supplies to reach the affected areas. Kirby added that four field hospitals from US Southern Command would be set up in southern Haiti later this week.

Source: CNN August 17, 2021 13:31 UTC