In response to the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Melissa, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture has deployed a comprehensive recovery operation in the nation’s primary agricultural regions. Heavy machinery, including backhoes, bulldozers, mechanical shovels, and trucks, has been mobilized to clear debris and restore access to affected farmlands. Specialized teams have also been assigned to prune damaged vegetation and clear obstructed areas, providing critical support to local producers. Minister Limber Cruz has emphasized the urgency of assessing and repairing inter-parcel roads to minimize crop losses and ensure timely transportation of produce to markets. This initiative is a key component of the government’s broader strategy to protect the national food supply and revive agricultural productivity. The storm, which escalated into a Category 5 hurricane, inflicted significant indirect damage across multiple provinces, including San Cristóbal, Peravia, San José de Ocoa, Barahona, and Monte Plata, with ongoing evaluations to determine the full extent of the impact.
Government sends heavy equipment to restore farmlands affected by Storm Melissa
