Santiago. A wall collapsed as a result of the rain in the urban center of Santiago, while in other localities of the province several houses were affected.
The collapse of the wall took place on Calle 30 de Marzo and Avenida Las Carreras, causing a large blockage.
Francisco Arias deputy director of the Civil defense He reported that lifeguards from the entity he represents, as well as from the Santiago fire department, the Red Cross and the entire 911 system, attended the scene.
“We have been providing assistance for the damage caused by the rain that has been present in Santiago since 4 in the afternoon today,” Arias specified.
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He also reported that in Cristo Rey a house collapsed, in the municipality of Licey 3 houses were also affected as a result of a tree that collapsed and in the Ensanche Espaillat alike.
He also said that different streams experienced floods, which caused several blockages in the province of Santiago.
“The emergency institutions are providing assistance and the governor already has all the reports on the situation that has not been presented to us in the province of Santiago and in the municipality,” said Arias.
He said that they are monitoring and activating the community emergency committee.
-The intense rain recorded on Tuesday afternoon caused floods in high-risk areas and left vehicles stranded on the main avenues.
The amount of rain that fell forced President Luis Abinader’s speech to be moved from the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration to the Great Theater of the Cibao.
