The Dominican Republic has had two hydrometeorological events per year in the last decade
Local April 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Over the past three decades, depressions and tropical storms have accounted for the majority of hydrometeorological events recorded in the Dominican Republic, according to a repor[...]COE reports more than 700 displaced people, isolated communities, and maintains alert for 26 provinces
Local April 12, 2026 | 12:00 pm
The Emergency Operations Center (COE) reports 725 displaced people, 145 homes affected, 12 isolated communities, and 167 people in shelters, as a result of the floods that o[...]
Meteorologist explains April rains reignite the debate: which is the rainiest month in the Dominican Republic?
Local April 12, 2026 | 11:38 am
Although many associate the heaviest rains in the Dominican Republic with November, and heavy do[...]
Government asks the population to stay away from rivers and coasts
Local April 12, 2026 | 10:00 am
Santo Domingo — Given the torrential downpours expected over the weekend, the Government asked citizens to stay away from beaches and urg[...]
What does flood insurance really cover? A guide to protecting your assets.
Local April 12, 2026 | 9:00 am
Given the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, understanding insurance policies has become vital for protecting assets. Mapfre executives have clarifie[...]
Dominican Republic increased the number of provinces under Red Alert for 4 Provinces due to heavy rain and flood risk
Local April 12, 2026 | 8:29 am
The provinces under red alert are Puerto Plata, Valverde, Espaillat, and María Trinidad Sánchez. Meanwhile, the National District and 14 provinces are under yellow alert, while seven provinces re[...]Santiago Civil Defense highlights the preventive work of the Santiago City Council in the face of rains
Local April 12, 2026 | 8:00 am
The regional director of Civil Defense, Francisco Arias, valued and congratulated the mitigation and preve[...]
Why is it raining so much in April in the Dominican Republic: climatic causes explained
Local April 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm
April is not usually a month of heavy rainfall in the Dominican Republic. However, in re[...]
Despair continues in the wake of floods caused by heavy rains
Local April 11, 2026 | 10:00 am
Santo Domingo — After hours of rain, neighborhoods in the National District and West Santo Domingo are alarmed by the flooding that followed the downpour early Tuesday morning, [...]Rain will begin in the early morning and will continue throughout Saturday, reports Indomet.
Local April 11, 2026 | 9:42 am
Santo Domingo — The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) reported that th[...]
Is there evidence or not? What Public Health says about the alleged circulation of a new COVID-19 variant in the Dominican Republic
Health April 11, 2026 | 8:00 am
The Ministry of Health informs the public that, to date, there is no evidence of The most common mistake when driving in the rain that can be very expensive April 11, 2026 | 7:00 am
Driving in the rain is one of the most dangerous scenarios on the road, and yet thousands of drivers make the same mistake: maintaining the same speed and braking[...]
A green alert is not the same as a red alert: what you should do in each case
Local April 11, 2026 | 7:00 am
The Emergency Operations Center (COE) reminded the public that weather alerts represent different levels of risk and require specific preventative measures. An al[...]
Insurance regulator urges Dominicans to review coverage ahead of heavy rains
Local April 10, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Santo Domingo.- Following weather alerts over a trough expected to bring heavy rain to several provinces, the Dominican Republic’s Superintendency of Insurance urged citizens to rev[...]Authorities issue flood alert as heavy rains threaten Dominican Republic this weekend
Local April 10, 2026 | 1:11 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican authorities are urging the public to remain on high alert for possible urban flooding, river and ravine overflows, and landslides as a troug[...]Foundation warns over 70% of Dominican workers face inadequate pensions
Local April 10, 2026 | 12:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- More than 70% of Dominican workers will not receive pensions sufficient to maintain their standard of living unless structural reforms are made to the current pension [...]Government says no mining planned in Northern Mountain Range
Local April 10, 2026 | 11:17 am
Santiago.- Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos reiterated that the Dominican government has no plans to authorize mining operations in the Northern Mountain Range, [...]Jean Suriel forecasts prolonged rainy period and flood threat nationwide
Local April 10, 2026 | 10:13 am
Santo Domingo.- Meteorological analyst Jean Suriel warned that the Dominican Republic will enter a period of intense rainfall beginning Saturday that could last between five and seven[...]Banreservas Cultural Center opens exhibition featuring unpublished works by Minerva Mirabal
Local April 10, 2026 | 10:04 am
Santiago.- The Banreservas Santiago Cultural Center, in partnership with the Mirabal Sisters Foundation, has inaugurated “A Century: The Artistic Dimension of Minerva Miraba[...]Court of Auditors clarifies no salary increase for board members
Local April 10, 2026 | 9:39 am
Santo Domingo.- Court of Auditors President Emma Polanco informed Senate President Ricardo de los Santos that the institution’s plenary has revoked a previous resolution amid the co[...]Dominican government to consult former presidents on Middle East crisis impact
Local April 10, 2026 | 8:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government announced that it will begin meetings this Friday with political leaders, including former presidents Danilo Medina and Leonel Fernán[...]Government presents Puerto Plata Territorial Planning Plan to regulate urban growth
Local April 10, 2026 | 8:16 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government on Thursday introduced the Puerto Plata Municipal Territorial Planning Plan, a new framewor[...]
U.S. Ambassador joins memorial mass for Jet Set collapse victims on first anniversary
Local April 10, 2026 | 8:11 am
Santo Domingo.- U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Francis Leah Campos visited the site of the former Jet Set nightclub on Thrusday, where a memorial mass was held to honor the[...]
