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400 deaths The tragedy that marked Jiman: when the Blanco River swept away hundreds of lives
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (461+ words) Last update on May 24, 2026 Local May 24, 2026 On May 24, 2004, the fury of the" Blanco River wiped out a large part of the" Las 40 "neighborhood in Jiman, leaving one of the most devastating tragedies recorded in the Dominican Republic. Twenty-two years have…...
The "El Ni'o" phenomenon would emerge between May and July 2026 and extend until February 2027
1+ week, 1+ day ago (355+ words) Last update on May 16, 2026 Local May 16, 2026 The meteorological phenomenon known as" "El Ni'o," which arises from the anomalous warming of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean, and which threatens millions of vulnerable people in the face of the climate…...
Weather update: COE maintains 18 provinces on yellow alert
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) Last update on April 14, 2026, 7: 17 pm Local April 14, 2026 | 4: 46 pm Santo Domingo. - The Emergency Operations Center reported that 18 provinces and the National District remain under yellow alert, while nine others are under green alert due to continued rainfall and increasing soil saturation,…...
Dominican Republic increased the number of provinces under Red Alert for 4 Provinces due to heavy rain and flood risk
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) Last update on April 12, 2026, 9: 00 am Local April 12, 2026 | 8: 29 am Alert map april 12, 7: 00 am The provinces under red alert are Puerto Plata, Valverde, Espaillat, and Mar'a Trinidad S'nchez. Meanwhile, the National District and 14 provinces are under yellow alert, while seven provinces remain…...
Despair continues in the wake of floods caused by heavy rains
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (822+ words) Last update on April 11, 2026, 10: 00 am Local April 11, 2026 | 10: 00 am Santo Domingo " After hours of rain, neighborhoods in the National District and West Santo Domingo are alarmed by the flooding that followed the downpour early Tuesday morning, April 7. When it all seemed…...
Dominican Institute of Meteorology Warns of Continued Rains and Storms Across the Country
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (324+ words) Last update on April 9, 2026, 2: 08 pm Local April 9, 2026 | 9: 33 am Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Institute of Meteorology reported that rainy conditions will persist this Thursday across several provinces due to a warm southeast wind interacting with a low-level trough linked to a…...
COE expands weather alerts as heavy rains continue across Dominican Republic
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) Last update on April 7, 2026, 4: 59 pm Local April 7, 2026 | 4: 08 pm Santo Domingo. - The Emergency Operations Center reported that three provinces are now under yellow alert, while 12 others and the National District remain under green alert due to ongoing rainfall caused by a…...
Trough will cause rain with thunderstorms
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (163+ words) Last update on June 14, 2025, 10: 00 am Local June 14, 2025 | 8: 21 am The incidence of a trough will cause showers with isolated thundershowers and possible wind gusts over San Crist'bal, Monse'or Nouel, La Vega, San Juan, El'as Pi'a, and Santo Domingo, especially in the…...