SANTIAGO. - Recent rains seem to be exposing the weakness of many of the structures in the "Heart City." A second wall collapse in less than 48 hours adds to the problem, this time at the José Mercedes Albino Polytechnic School in Canabacoa, a municipal district.
School authorities, led by director Zoilo Marrero, expressed their concern because the walls adjacent to the affected area have cracks, and they fear they could collapse if the rains continue.
The educator called on the Ministry of Education authorities to come and repair the damage.
Last Tuesday, the rainfall in the Cibao region caused the collapse of one of the retaining walls of several apartment buildings and shopping centers located on Las Carreras Avenue.
Yesterday, the Minister of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), Deligne Ascención, visited the site, along with technicians from his department, to assess the situation, where he made some recommendations, with the purpose of mitigating the risks in the area.
