National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI) executive director Olgo Fernandez says that water levels have risen in almost all of the dams in the country, benefiting water supplies and electricity generation.
Fernandez listed the dams that have registered an increase as Lopez-Angostura, Contra Embalse de Moncion, Jimenoa, Rio Blanco, Valdesia, Aguacate, Sabaneta, Las Barias and Sabana Yegua.
He said that according to the weather forecast of fronts and tropical waves in the vicinity more rains are expected over the next few days, which will continue to increase water levels in the dams.
He pointed out that the dam in Sabana Yegua was being repaired to reduce flooding of the Yaque del Sur River.
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