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Tropical Storm Philippe brings heavy rain and strong winds to southeastern and eastern regions

SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Meteorological Office reported that continuity of humidity linked to Tropical Storm Philippe is expected to receive support from the trough, therefore, around noon, cloudy weather will enter causing moderate to strong local downpours, thunderstorms and gusts of wind. in the provinces of the southeastern and eastern regions.

He said that later in the afternoon and evening, they will spread and be more noticeable towards La Altagracia, El Seibo, Hato Mayor, Sánchez Ramírez, Duarte, María Trinidad Sánchez, Monseñor Nouel, la Vega, Santiago, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Pedernales, Independencia, Elías Piña, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Puerto Plata and others from the Cibao north, Cibao northeast and Cibao northwest regions.

The weather report indicates that due to the rains that have occurred and expected, it keeps several provinces on alert for possible flooding of rivers, streams and ravines, as well as urban and rural flooding and landslides for Santiago Rodríguiez, Dajabón, Elías Piña, Monsignor Nouel, San Juan, Montecristi, Valverde and La Vega.

These weather alert levels may be subject to change. Therefore, it is important that you stay attentive to the bulletins and reports issued by the Forecast Center of the National Meteorological Office (ONAMET).

He indicated that temperatures will continue to be hot, it is important to drink water frequently and wear light-colored clothing.

Tropical Storm Philippe was located about 715 km north of Saint Thomas. It is moving north at a speed of 22 km/h, its maximum sustained winds are 65 km/h. Strict surveillance of said system is maintained; at the moment its predicted trajectory indicates that it will not reach Dominican land.

2023-10-05 12:49:13
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