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Flooding in Bahoruco province, Dominican Republic

Overview

Heavy rainfall in the Sierra de Neiba caused the Rio Barrero to overflow in the municipality of Los Ríos, Bahoruco province. The surge, which occurred on a Wednesday evening, carried mud, logs, and sediment that blocked the bridge connecting Los Ríos with Las Clavellinas. While no fatalities or residential damages were reported, two motorcyclists were swept away by the current and agricultural lands and rural roads sustained significant damage.

Following the event, local leaders highlighted systemic issues regarding the province’s vulnerability. Rafael Méndez, president of the Padrino Foundation for Education and Development, criticized the government for chronic neglect, noting that dredging and gabion projects for the river have been stalled for over two years due to pending environmental permits. Méndez warned that the province faces cyclical threats from runoff and called for a national hydraulic adaptation plan to prevent future catastrophes.

Entities

Bahoruco · Los Ríos · Ministry of Environment · Barrera River · Sierra de Neiba

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bahoruco flooding highlights chronic neglect in Dominican Republic

    Former deputy Rafael Méndez is urging the Dominican government to address chronic flooding risks in Bahoruco after the Barrera River surge isolated several communities due to stalled infrastructure projects.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Rio Barrero overflows in Los Ríos, causing flooding and bridge blockages

    The Rio Barrero overflowed in Los Ríos, Dominican Republic, following heavy rains. The surge blocked bridges, damaged agricultural areas, and surrounded local courts, with more rain expected.

Sources

atento.com.do · bahorucoaldia.com · campesinodigital.net · diariolibre.com · ecosdelsur.net.do · elviajero.com.do