Santo Domingo.- A trough will continue to generate atmospheric instability, causing rains in much of the national territory during this weekend, according to the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Idoment).
According to the organism, the rains could vary between moderate and scattered, accompanied by isolated thunders and winding bursts, especially in the northeast, southeast, north and the central mountain range.
Provinces affected by rains
Precipitation would impact several provinces, including Altagracia, El Seibo, Hato Mayor, Monte Plata, María Trinidad Sánchez, Duarte, Samaná, Sánchez Ramírez, Mirabal sisters, Espaillat, Puerto Plata and Great Santo Domingo.
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In addition, rains are expected in La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, San Cristóbal, Peravia, Monsignor Nouel, La Vega, Azua, Santiago, Elías Piña and other surrounding areas.
In regions such as Samaná, María Trinidad Sánchez, Hato Mayor and El Seibo, rainfall would be weaker, but persistent, according to the forecast.
Additional conditions
Idoment warned that the accumulated rainfall could cause urban floods in poor drainage areas, as well as floods of rivers, streams and ravines, especially in the provinces with the greatest impact.
In addition, wind bursts could cause the fall of branches of trees and light objects in open areas, so that the population is recommended to extreme precautions and ensure structures that could be vulnerable.
Recommendations
- Caution in vulnerable areas: The authorities suggest residents of flooding areas to keep attentive to official bulletins and avoid crossing rivers or strength.
- Avoid unnecessary risks: It is urged to limit outdoor activities during the highest incidence of rains and avoid conducting in reduced visibility conditions.
- Home protection: It is recommended to review ceilings, windows and make sure you have flashlights and radios with batteries for emergency cases.
He Idoment It will continue to monitor the phenomenon and issue periodic updates on the development of climatic conditions.
