Dominican Republic on alert for floods and rains

The Dominican Republic's Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued weather alerts across the country due to heavy rainfall caused by a trough and moisture from south/southeast winds. The weather conditions pose a significant risk of urban flooding and sudden rises in water levels for rivers, streams, and ravines throughout the affected regions.

Authorities have taken proactive measures by increasing alert levels across 13 provinces to address the potential hazards. While initial reports indicated alerts spanning 16 provinces, the current focus remains on the heightened risk levels and the meteorological factors driving the instability across the national territory.