Widespread damage after major flooding in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Heavy rains and overflowing rivers in Puerto Plata province of Dominican Republic, caused major flooding on March 17, 2018. Hundreds of homes were affected, and significant loss of property is reported in some parts of the region.
Heavy rain started affecting the province on March 15, with 272.8 mm (10.9 inches) recorded at Puerto Plata Airport within 24 hours.
Two days later, at least 550 homes and other buildings were reported damaged. In addition, a bridge collapsed in San Marco, leaving many people isolated.
The worst affected areas include San Marcos, Cupey, Monte Verde, Las Mercedes and Los Rieles.
Continúan las fuertes lluvias en Puerto Plata.- https://t.co/ujIz5eFlDP pic.twitter.com/79rAUBXwRy
— Noticias Telemicro (@NTelemicro5) March 18, 2018
[ PUERTO PLATA ] Nos encontramos en la av. Colón en #PuertoPlata realizando trabajos de limpieza en la vía y retirando sedimentos provocados por las fuertes lluvias que afectan está provincia. #MOPCRD pic.twitter.com/aDM1oIFmoG
— Ministerio de Obras Públicas RD (@MOPCRD) March 18, 2018
Country’s meteorological agency keeps weather warning in effect at the start of the week and urges residents to be vigilant for possible landslides.
Featured image: Floods in Puerto Plata province of Dominican Republic on March 17, 2018. Credit: Tornados no Brasil tracking
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