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Dominican Republic weather alerts issued due to heavy rainfall
The Dominican Republic is facing significant weather instability caused by a trough and high humidity levels. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued various alerts across the country to mitigate risks of urban flooding, river overflows, and landslides.
Heavy rains have already impacted several regions, with reports indicating that approximately 2,360 people and 590 homes have been affected, particularly in the provinces of Santiago and Puerto Plata. In response to the weather conditions, the Ministry of Education (MINERD) has authorized the suspension of classes in vulnerable areas located within provinces under yellow alerts.
Meteorological authorities (Indomet) predict that while some rain intensity may decrease in certain areas, the trough will continue to trigger moderate to heavy showers, electrical storms, and wind gusts, especially in the northeast, southeast, and the Central Mountain Range. Residents in high-risk zones are advised to avoid crossing swollen rivers and to stay updated via official emergency channels.
Entities
Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias · Dominican Institute of Meteorology · Dominican Republic · Emergency Operations Center · Indomet · Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología · Ministerio de Educación · Ministry of Education · Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic · Puerto Plata · Santiago
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Alcaldía del Distrito Nacional advised residents not to put trash on the streets to prevent drainage blockage.
- [● 3 SOURCES] 590 homes have been impacted by the weather conditions. elinformante.com.do · mediodigitalrd.com · valledelcibao.com
- [DISPUTED] The COE placed nine provinces and the Distrito Nacional under yellow alert. ahoranoticiasrd.com · mediodigitalrd.com · valledelcibao.com · www.dominicanoshoy.com
- [DISPUTED] 16 provinces are under green alert. ahoranoticiasrd.com · mediodigitalrd.com · valledelcibao.com · www.dominicanoshoy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Puerto Plata reported 1,793 affected people and 358 damaged homes. infoenn.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education authorized the suspension of classes in vulnerable school centers within yellow alert zones. diarionoticias.do · francomacorisanos.com · guayacanalrd.com · ocoainformativa.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] A trough and high humidity are causing the heavy rainfall. ahoranoticiasrd.com · elinformante.com.do · mediodigitalrd.com · www.dominicanoshoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 2,360 people have been affected by the rains. elinformante.com.do · mediodigitalrd.com · valledelcibao.com