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Heavy rains forecast

The National Weather Office (Onamet) announced heavy rains in the capital city and 17 provinces in central and northeastern regions for Tuesday and Wednesday, 16-17 April 2024. On Monday, 15 April, the weather system already brought heavy rains in Santo Domingo and Samana.

Gloria Ceballos, director of the Onamet, forecast the passing tropical wave will bring around 120 mm of water to the capital city. This compares to 300 mm in the torrential rains in November 2023 that caused several deaths.

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16 April 2024