Flooding Affects 150 Homes in Santiago as Dominican Republic Remains Under Weather Alerts

Approximately 150 homes were affected by urban flooding in Santiago after rainfall associated with a weather trough moved across the Dominican Republic, according to the Emergency Operations Center (COE). In its Situation Report No. 2, issued Thursday, October 22, 2026, the agency said residents did not need to be evacuated and that conditions in the affected neighborhoods had returned to normal.

Santiago neighborhoods report flooding

The COE reported that around 100 homes were affected in Hoya de Caimito, while another 50 sustained flooding impacts in Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. Although the incidents disrupted conditions in both neighborhoods, authorities reported no evacuations and said the affected areas had returned to normal.

Flooding was also reported at several locations in Puerto Plata province, including Los Callejones, Boca Nueva, the Sosúa highway, La Cañita, El Javillar, La Unión and the municipality of Sosúa. According to the agency’s report, conditions in these locations had also normalized by the time of the assessment.

Weather alerts remain in effect across several provinces

Despite the reported recovery in the affected communities, the COE maintained yellow and green alert levels in several provinces because of the possibility of additional heavy rainfall. The forecast includes thunderstorms, possible hail and strong wind gusts, all of which could increase the risk of localized flooding and other weather-related incidents.

The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) attributed the unstable conditions to a trough extending across several levels of the troposphere, combined with an air mass containing high levels of moisture. The resulting rainfall could lead to urban flooding, rising rivers and streams, overflowing drainage channels and landslides.

For residents, travelers and businesses monitoring dominican republic news, the continuing alerts highlight the importance of following official weather updates, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding and rapidly rising water levels.

COE urges residents to follow safety precautions

The emergency agency urged the public to remain informed through official bulletins and prepare family emergency plans. Residents were also advised not to attempt to cross rivers, streams or other flood-prone areas and to avoid sheltering beneath trees or near unstable structures during adverse weather.

The COE said its contingency plans remain active as authorities monitor conditions. Anyone requiring emergency assistance can call the national emergency number, 9-1-1, or contact the agency at 809-472-0909.

Although the flooding reported in Santiago and Puerto Plata had subsided, the continued alerts indicate that further rainfall could create new hazards. Residents and visitors should therefore follow updated official guidance and exercise caution in locations exposed to flooding, landslides and strong winds.