On Monday, 25 March 2019, it rained heavily in Santiago and different areas of the Cibao, leading to some flooding. This was the first heavy rainfall for some time, bringing relief to the population and agriculture.
In the province of Valverde (Mao) there has been the highest amount of rainfall, although the drought is not thought to be over.
According to the National Meteorological Office (Onamet), the rains are expected to continue in several provinces of the northwest, north, northeast, Caribbean coast as well as the border zone and the central mountain area.
Rains were felt also in Greater Santo Domingo in the early morning of 26 March.
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Listin Diario
Listin Diario
Onamet
27 March 2019