The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) has forecast more rain in the northeast, southeast and the northern slopes of the Central Mountain area. Three provinces are still under alert for flooding and overflowing rivers and streams and they are Espaillat, especially Gaspar Hernández; María Trinidad Sánchez and Duarte.
Authorities are urging those living near rivers and streams to take preventive measures to avoid loss of life and damage to property.
Small boats on the Atlantic coast and the Caribbean coast from Pedernales to Punta Salinas are advised to stay in port due to high waves.
From Punta Salinas to Cabo Engaño and in the Bay of Samaná, boats are advised to stay close to shore and not venture into the open sea.
Onamet has forecast chillier temperatures for the week, with regular lows of 20 degrees Celsius for most areas in the country. Mountain areas can expect lows of below 14 degrees Celsius.
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13 February 2018
