The country was hit by hurricane “Isidore” by end-September and less than ten days later by hurricane “Lili”. A number of victims is reported. The heavy rains and resulting flooding and mudslides affected all of the country parishes, incurring considerable damage to housing and infrastructure, as well as to crops. The important foreign exchange earner sugar cane crop has been particularly affected. The crop and the sugar industry in general had suffered badly from heavy rains in late May and early June, with some mills unable to run for several days. A considerable reduction in their export quota is anticipated. Considerable damage to banana plantations is also reported.