The rains recorded in the last few weeks have not contributed to less heat in the Dominican Republic. On the contrary, Noticias SIN makes the point the intense humidity in the atmosphere has generated even more heat.
Despite summer not yet officially starting, in most of the Dominican Republic the high temperatures are here to stay. A four-year record temperature of 36.6C was reported in northwestern Villa Vasquez, Montecristi.
The National Weather Office (Onamet) warns of extreme hot temperatures coming up in July, August and September.
Onamet explains that the intense heat sensation will last until the end of September and October.
Onamet recommends that people avoid going out into the sun without due protection from 11 am to four in the afternoon, especially young and elderly children who are more susceptible to high temperatures. People should continuously hydrate and wear light clothing.
The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) has reduced the number of provinces under yellow alert and increased those under green alert. Provinces under yellow alert are Monte Plata, Sánchez Ramírez (Cotui), Santiago, La Altagracia (Higuey, Veron, Punta Cana), Espaillat (Moca), La Vega, Monseñor Nouel (Bonao) and Duarte (San Francisco de Macoris). The National District and the provinces of Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, María Trinidad Sánchez, Elías Piña, San Cristóbal, Samaná, Hermanas Mirabal, Hato Mayor, Santiago Rodríguez, El Seibo, Puerto Plata and San José de Ocoa are under green alert.
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Noticias SIN
Noticias SIN
29 May 2024