Torrential rains and powerful gusts of wind battered several areas of Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, causing damages to roofs of homes and downing trees and signs, sparking fear among residents, CDN reported.
Whascar García of the Civil Defense in Puerto Plata reported multiple incidents. Notably, fallen trees blocked sections of the Luperón Tourist Highway, particularly near the La U area between Tubagua and Yásica Arriba, as well as in El Choco, in the municipality of Sosúa.
In the town of Los Hidalgos (El Mamey), high winds ripped zinc roofs off several homes, leading to significant material losses. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Other affected areas included the Puerto Plata–Navarrete highway, where fallen trees disrupted traffic in sectors such as Las Avispas in Maimón. Damage was also reported in La Colorada (Imbert), Quebrada Honda, and Cañada Bonita in Altamira, as well as along the road to the Barrabás community.
The severe weather was triggered by a passing tropical wave, which brought heavy cloud cover and moderate to strong rainfall across much of the province.
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CDN
25 June 2025