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Health August 21, 2025 | 1:26 pm

Dominican Republic faces year’s strongest heat wave

Santo Domingo.-The Dominican Republic has entered its hottest stretch of the year, lasting until late October, with extreme daytime heat continuing moderately into mid-November. The country is currently under the influence of Saharan dust cloud number 15, which could push temperatures up to 40°C–45°C from late morning to mid-afternoon, intensified by humid Caribbean winds. ... Read more

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