Heavy rains bring flooding to Puerto Plata city
A state of weather alert was in effect since early Monday, 5 January 2026 in Puerto Plata city following intense rainfall. The deluge, which started in the pre-dawn hours, left major thoroughfares completely flooded. Heavily affected areas included the Malecón, Avenida Luis Ginebra, the Avenida Colón and the connector road between the city’s two ports. …