Over the weekend, Tropical Storm Bertha provided enough rain to fill the reservoir that supplies water to Greater Santo Domingo. The Water and Sewage Corporation of Santo Domingo (CAASD) reported that on Monday the Haina-Manoguayabo aqueduct was working at full capacity making it possible to supply the 90 million gallons of water needed by the capital city.
Likewise, the Isa-Mana and Duey system and Jiguey and Valdesia reservoir water levels are also at adequate service levels.
The storm caused flooding that affected land transportation in Hato Mayor Province. Rural communities in El Seibo and San Pedro de Macoris in the eastern part of the country suffered interruptions in electricity service and transport inconveniences due to the storm.
Despite the occasional wet weather in Santo Domingo, the Ministry of Tourism went ahead with the Merengue Festival on the Malecon. While it was originally thought the storm would affect Punta Cana, beachgoers in the eastern beach land were able to enjoy sunny weather almost all throughout the weekend.
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