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Local April 8, 2026 | 8:26 am

Heavy rains flood streets across Greater Santo Domingo and disrupt traffic

Santo Domingo.- Heavy rains early Wednesday caused severe flooding across several streets and avenues in Greater Santo Domingo and the National District, disrupting traffic and affecting homes in multiple communities.

Among the hardest-hit roads were John F. Kennedy Avenue, Duarte Highway, and Núñez de Cáceres Avenue, where accumulated water ... Read more

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