Torrential downpours swept across much of the national territory yesterday, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. According to the latest report from the Emergency Operations Center (COE), 511 homes were damaged, 2,555 people were displaced, and 26 individuals sought shelter. The severe weather also isolated 11 communities, damaged three roads, and caused equal harm to bridges. Additionally, 32 aqueducts were impacted, with 31 completely out of service, affecting approximately 602,666 users. The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) predicts that the rains will persist throughout the weekend, particularly in the southeast, northeast, southwest, and northwest regions, driven by an active tropical wave. These conditions will be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, especially along the Caribbean coast. Temperatures are expected to remain slightly warm, ranging from 21°C to 28°C. The COE has issued alerts for 30 provinces, warning of potential flooding in rivers, streams, and urban areas. Red alerts are in place for Azua, San José de Ocoa, San Cristóbal, Santo Domingo, and the National District, while yellow alerts cover several other regions. Green alerts have been issued for Independencia, Elías Piña, Montecristi, and others. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto, located 690 km northeast of the Leeward Islands, has intensified but poses no threat to the Dominican Republic. The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) reported significant damage to road infrastructure due to overflowing rivers and urban flooding. In La Altagracia, streets were inundated, and 26 homes were flooded in Verón-Punta Cana. A fallen tree on the Higüey-Anamuyita highway disrupted traffic, though it was later cleared. In San Pedro de Macorís, urban flooding affected several neighborhoods, and the Soco River’s overflow isolated multiple communities. Tragically, a bridge collapse in Monte Plata resulted in one fatality. Landslides and road blockages were reported in Los Cacaos de San Cristóbal, while 160 homes were flooded in Azua, displacing 774 people. In San José de Ocoa, trucks carrying vegetables were stranded due to a landslide, and flooding in Pedernales, Jimaní, and La Descubierta damaged crops. Santiago also experienced widespread flooding in various neighborhoods.