Santo Domingo.– The Emergency Operations Center (COE) raised to four the number of provinces under yellow alert this Monday and maintains ten others under green alert, due to the effects of an active tropical wave associated with the remnants of Dolly, which continues to increase humidity over the Dominican Republic.
According to the agency, Santo Domingo, the National District, San Cristóbal, and Monte Plata are under a yellow alert due to the possibility that rainfall may cause urban and rural flooding, as well as the overflowing of rivers, streams, and creeks.
While Samaná, San Pedro de Macorís, Hato Mayor, La Romana, El Seibo, La Altagracia, Sánchez Ramírez, San José de Ocoa, Peravia and María Trinidad Sánchez remain on green alert.
The weather conditions associated with the phenomenon could generate downpours, thunderstorms, and possible wind gusts in different parts of the national territory.
COE maintains green alert in 10 provinces due to rains
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COE calls to avoid rivers and ravines
In light of the rains, the COE recommended that the population refrain from crossing rivers, streams, and creeks that have high water levels, due to the danger posed by flash floods.
Likewise, he asked to avoid the use of swimming areas in the demarcations that are under alert levels.
The agency urged families to identify evacuation routes and safe places in advance, as well as to keep an emergency backpack prepared with essential items in case it becomes necessary to leave their homes.
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The authorities also recommended staying alert to official bulletins and following the guidelines issued by the COE and civil protection agencies, especially in communities vulnerable to flooding.
