Abinader to visit Puerto Plata on Christmas Eve to aid flood victims

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader will visit Puerto Plata on Christmas Eve to provide direct assistance to residents impacted by severe flooding. Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza announced this via social media, emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting affected communities, ensuring safety, and delivering essential supplies like food and drinking water.

Puerto Plata, under a red alert, has faced widespread flooding affecting 1,325 homes, with communities like Caño Miguel in Villa Isabela completely cut off. Severe flooding has also been reported in La Jaiba, Los Pilones, and Ranchito de los Vargas in Luperón. Urban areas such as Sosúa and the main municipality have seen significant damage, including road closures and river overflows affecting neighborhoods like El Javillar and San Marcos.

In Montellano, sectors including Cabarejos and El Tamarindo have been impacted, while Yasica Arriba has suffered from river flooding and landslides, disrupting sections of the tourist highway. President Abinader’s visit underscores the government’s focus on addressing these challenges and aiding recovery efforts.