According to the National Meteorological Office (Onamet), a stationary weather system to the north of Puerto Rico is expected to bring heavy rains to much of the country. Six provinces are now under alert for flooding, overflowing rivers and possible mudslides. The provinces expected to be affected by the heavy rains are Sánchez Ramírez, María Trinidad Sánchez, Samaná, Duarte (San Francisco de Macorís), La Vega and El Seibo.
Rain and thunderstorms are also expected in the provinces of Hato Mayor, Monte Plata, Sánchez Ramírez, Hermanas Mirabal, Espaillat, Monseñor Nouel, Santiago, Puerto Plata, San Juan de la Maguana, Elías Piña, Dajabón, Valverde, Santiago Rodríguez and Montecristi.
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Listin Diario
Onamet
12 July 2017
