La Altagracia, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Greater Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, Peravia, Azua, San José de Ocoa, Barahona and Pedernales are the provinces where the most intense rainfall is expected, according to the report from the authorities.
SANTO DOMINGO - Rainfall totals exceeding 300 millimeters are expected in the country in the next 24 to 48 hours, due to the tropical wave currently moving south of Puerto Rico, warned Gloria Ceballos .
He said that although the phenomenon has not yet been classified as a tropical storm, because it does not have a closed circulation, atmospheric conditions are favorable for its development at any time, which could turn it into Tropical Storm "Melisa".
"The system has not yet closed its circulation , but it remains very active and is associated with a low-pressure area . The most significant aspect, regardless of its evolution, is the rainfall it will generate across the country ," Ceballos stated during a press conference at the headquarters of the Emergency Operations Center (COE).
La Altagracia, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Greater Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, Peravia, Azua, San José de Ocoa, Barahona and Pedernales are the provinces where the most intense rainfall is expected, according to the report from the authorities.
In that context, he indicated that meteorological models offer different projections: while European models indicate that the system would pass south of the country, American suggest that it could cross directly over the island.
In both scenarios, he said that the rains will be abundant.
"Although the models don't agree, they all anticipate significant accumulations . For reference, 267 millimeters in the National District , and more than 400 millimeters Now we're talking about accumulations that could exceed 300 millimeters in 48 hours," the official warned.
"Gradually, as this system continues to move westward , its cloud bands , which extend northward, will begin to affect the national territory ," he added.
Ceballos said that, however, starting tomorrow "we will begin to feel its influence , with scattered rains various parts of the country."
most significant rainfall totals are expected between Wednesday and Thursday .
Alert
Due to the rains , the COE placed the National District and the provinces of La Vega, Santo Domingo , San Cristóbal, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, San José de Ocoa Pedernales , Azua and Barahona under a yellow alert.
under green alert : Sánchez Ramírez, María Trinidad Sánchez, Monte Plata, Samaná, Santiago, Monseñor Nouel, Hato Mayor and El Seibo.
