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COE Issues Green Alerts for Three Dominican Provinces
The Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Center (COE) has placed La Vega, Santiago and Valverde under green alert as a weather trough brings heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and a risk of flooding. Residents are being urged to monitor official updates and avoid waterways prone to sudden rises.
Three provinces in the Dominican Republic are under green alert as a weather trough increases the likelihood of heavy downpours, thunderstorms and localized flooding. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) issued the advisory for La Vega, Santiago and Valverde, citing the potential for urban flooding and rising water levels in small streams and ravines.
The warning follows rainfall already recorded in parts of the country, with additional precipitation forecast for the afternoon and early evening. The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET) expects periods of heavy rain, wind gusts and possible hail, particularly across the northern and northeastern regions, the Central Mountain Range and the border area.
Flooding Risks and Expected Weather Conditions
The combination of intense rainfall and local drainage conditions can lead to water accumulating quickly in urban areas. Small rivers, streams and ravines may also rise, creating hazards for people living near waterways or traveling through vulnerable areas.
The forecast calls for thunderstorms and gusty winds alongside the heaviest showers. Possible hail is also included in the outlook, although the expected conditions may vary by location.
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What Residents Should Do Under a Green Alert
The COE urged residents in the three provinces to follow official weather bulletins, review household emergency plans and remain prepared for changes in conditions. People should not attempt to cross rivers, streams or ravines, particularly when water levels are rising, and should avoid areas known to flood.
A green alert is a precautionary notice encouraging the public to stay informed and ready for potential developments. It does not mean that flooding is occurring everywhere in the affected provinces, but conditions may change as rainfall continues.
Anyone facing an emergency can contact the Dominican Republic’s National Emergency and Security System by dialing 9-1-1. Residents should continue monitoring official announcements from the COE and INDOMET for updates to the alert and the weather forecast.
