The Dominican Republic is currently experiencing intense rainfall, driven by an active tropical wave and a low-lying trough, with forecasts predicting the downpour to persist until Saturday. Gloria Ceballos, director of the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet), provided updates on the situation, noting that preliminary reports indicate rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters (mm) in the southwest region within a 24-hour period. Additionally, provinces such as Enriquillo, Barahona, and Azua have recorded 146 mm of precipitation. Ceballos emphasized that data collection on rainfall accumulation from inland areas is ongoing. In response to the adverse weather conditions, the Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued a series of safety guidelines for the public. These include seeking shelter in secure locations, properly disposing of trash to prevent blockages, securing loose items on balconies and windows, avoiding flooded streets, refraining from touching electrical poles or cables, driving cautiously with lights on, and steering clear of rivers and streams with high water volumes. The COE urges residents to adhere to these measures to mitigate risks during the rainy season.
How long will the rains continue and what measures will be taken to avoid unfortunate situations?
