Rains persist across the Dominican Republic, especially in the South

The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) has issued a weather update indicating that a pre-frontal trough located north of the island, coupled with moisture carried by east-southeast winds, will result in isolated, short-duration showers across parts of the Dominican Republic on Friday morning. As the day progresses, cloud cover is expected to intensify, leading to scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms, and potentially gusty winds in several provinces, including El Seibo, Hato Mayor, La Vega, San José de Ocoa, Azua, San Juan, Elías Piña, Santiago, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, and Puerto Plata. Overnight, the weather is predicted to remain partly cloudy.

In response to the anticipated rainfall, weather alerts and warnings remain active in nine provinces due to the heightened risk of flooding, overflowing rivers and streams, and landslides in vulnerable areas. Nighttime temperatures are forecasted to range between 21°C and 23°C, while daytime temperatures will hover between 31°C and 33°C. In Greater Santo Domingo, encompassing the National District and Santo Domingo Norte, Este, and Oeste, skies will become increasingly overcast, accompanied by scattered showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to mitigate potential risks.