Several communities are still cut off following heavy rains on Monday, 21 May 2018 in northeastern city of Nagua in María Trinidad Sánchez province, due to the overflowing of the rivers and destruction of some infrastructures.
The El Helechal River as well as the Nagua River and other streams, overflowed causing damage to buildings, roads and farmland. A number of schools were closed due to the storm.
According to the authorities, the floods have affected hundreds of acres of rice, cocoa, bananas and yams. In addition the rains affected the tourist area of Guaconejo, which is visited by hundreds of foreigners.
The residents of the area called on the Minister of Public Works and President Danilo Medina to rebuild the road from Quebrada Frías to Vuelta Larga, in such a way that it becomes resistant to floods.
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Listin Diario
23 May 2018
