COE expands green alert to 14 provinces due to heavy rainfall threat

Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) expanded its green alert level to 14 provinces, including the National District, following forecasts from the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET) warning of moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and the possibility of isolated hail.

According to authorities, the weather conditions are being generated by the passage of a tropical wave combined with a trough in the upper atmosphere. The rainfall is expected to gradually decrease during the evening hours.

The provinces under green alert are Santiago Rodríguez, Puerto Plata, Elías Piña, Espaillat, Santiago, Valverde, San Juan, Dajabón, Montecristi, Hato Mayor, El Seibo, San Cristóbal, Santo Domingo Province, and the National District.

The COE urged residents in the affected areas to avoid crossing rivers, streams, and ravines with high water levels and to refrain from using recreational water areas while the alert remains in effect.

Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions and advised the public to stay informed through official channels for updates on the evolving situation.