Santo Domingo. He Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported that the number of provinces under alert It rose to 10, as a result of the incidence of a trough and the predominant east/northeast winds.
Meanwhile, six other provinces next to the National District remain on green alert: Mirabal Sisters, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, Monseñor Nouel, Espaillat and Hato Mayor.
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The report of National Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) forecasts significant rains for the next 24 to 48 hours.
For this reason, it recommended to operators of small and medium vessels in the Atlantic Coast remain in port due to abnormal waves and moderate wind gusts.
On the Caribbean Coast, restrictions apply from Cabo Engaño, in La Altagracia, to Isla Saonato guarantee the safety of maritime activities.