Government unveils action plan for atmospheric phenomena impacting the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- During the “La Semanal con la Prensa” press conference, President Luis Abinader unveiled a comprehensive prevention and response plan to address potential atmospheric disturbances impacting the Dominican Republic. He assured the public that the government is well-prepared for any situation, closely monitoring tropical depression No. 18 and a disturbance along the Atlantic coast. Rain is expected across various regions, including the central mountain range, southwest, northwest, southeast, and northern areas, with improved wave conditions noted on the Atlantic coast.

Abinader stated that by Tuesday, November 5, tropical depression No. 18 will combine with another system, bringing rain to areas such as the central mountain range, southwest, and southeast. On Wednesday, November 6, a tropical wave will approach the Lesser Antilles, increasing humidity and instability in the Caribbean. This wave is expected to bring heavy rain to the northeast, southeast, and central regions, alongside elevated waves posing potential danger.

The government has mobilized resources for disaster preparedness, including the Social Assistance Plan, which can produce over 40,000 daily food rations, and 2,800 shelters capable of housing up to 588,249 people. Additionally, 47,732 rescuers are on standby. The Ministry of Energy and Mines has prepared generators and secured the supply chain, while the electricity transmission system and distributors remain on alert, ready to respond to any incidents. Over the next 48 hours, rainfall of 50-125 millimeters is forecasted across various regions, with the Enriquillo region expecting the highest levels.