Drought is severe, only two dams operating normally

According to Alejandro Montas, director of the Santo Domingo Corporation of Aqueducts and Sewers (CAASD), and Olgo Fernández of the National Institute of Hydrological Resources, INDRHI, of the 24 dams in the country only two are operating adequately. This is why measures are being taken to guarantee water for the population. Montás explained the water rationing for the National District affects car washing. Fernandez said that the production of rice and bananas is beginning to be affected.

Agriculture Minister Osmar Benítez says that fresh produce supply is still adequate.

The dams of Hatillo and Valdesia-Jigüey-Aguacate and the reservoir Las Barías are the only ones operating at normal levels. Almost out of service are the aqueducts of Haina-Manoguayabo, La Isabela, Isa Mana and Duey that supply water to Greater Santo Domingo.

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13 March 2019