Santiago, RD – The heavy rains recorded on Thursday afternoon in Santiago, product of the incidence of a trough over the national territory, caused Floods in the main streets and urban avenuesgenerating strong chaos in vehicular traffic.
Among the most affected roads are South Circunvalación, Salvador Estrella Sadhalá and February 27where large puddles formed that left stranded vehicles and forced passers -by to seek refuge.
Rains started around the 4:00 in the afternoon
Rainfall began around 4:00 in the afternoon And they extended for almost an hour, impacting large sectors of the city.
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According to him Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET)the rains are part of an atmospheric instability pattern that will continue to affect the area.
He Emergency Operations Center (COE) He informed that he maintains 10 provinces on yellow alert and 8 in green for the effects of the rains.
The authorities called for citizens to Take precautions and avoid incidents against possible new floods.
