NewzOn August 31, 1979, the Dominican Republic was struck by Hurricane David, a Category 5 storm that remains one of the most devastating atmospheric events in the nation's history. The hurricane made landfall near midday between Haina and San Cristóbal, bringing sustained winds estimated at 240 kilometers per hour.
The event is currently being revisited 47 years later as a significant historical milestone. The storm's impact caused widespread destruction across the region, marking a defining moment in the country's experience with natural disasters.
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