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Local June 29, 2020 | 3:03 pm

The Sahara dust will continue this week in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, DR
Dust particles from the Sahara persist over the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic, and although they remain less intense on the island, the forecasts of the National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) are that by next weekend it will intensify again in the area. Onamet re... Read more

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