DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Meteorologist and weather analyst Jean Suriel has issued an alert regarding a new trough (vaguada) approaching the Caribbean, which is expected to trigger significant rainfall and flash flooding across the Dominican Republic starting 15 April 2026. Jean Suriel is the weather forecaster for CDN News.

The forecast indicates that a combination of a transient low-pressure system north of Puerto Rico and the incoming trough will intensify weather conditions. According to Suriel, the country is currently operating under a “new meteorological normal,” where weather systems evolve rapidly and deliver high-impact results in short timeframes.

Critical forecast timelineThe weather pattern is expected to evolve as follows:• Wednesday, 15 April: Precipitation will increase significantly during the afternoon and evening hours, raising the risk of urban flooding, wind gusts...