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A close encounter with the cosmos unfolded over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as a small asteroid blazed across the sky, according to astronomers. ... Weather. 24/7 Help. For premium ...
(This story was updated to add new information.) Cruise lines are changing Caribbean itineraries in an effort to avoid Hurricane Helene.. The storm, already a Category 2 hurricane, was forecast to ...
Rubio is expected to depart on Jan. 31 and travel during the first week of February, making additional stops in Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and El Salvador, according to the source ...
In the Dominican Republic and the Turks and Caicos, the islands were pounded by heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing flooding and blackouts. Fiona was the strongest cyclone on record to make landfall in Canada based on atmospheric pressure [ 3 ] and was one of the wettest ever recorded in the country as well.
Heavy rainfall fell across the Dominican Republic, with isolated totals of 10 inches (250 mm) expected. [12] The rainfall caused flooding along the Yaque del Norte River , and initially there appeared to be a threat that the Tavera Dam along the river would fail, potentially killing thousands in Santiago Province .
In the Dominican Republic a landslide killed 8 people and injured 2 others. Also in the Dominican Republic 1,239 homes were reported damaged and 12 homes had been destroyed. Much of Jacmel, Haiti was also flooded. In Benet, a landslide killed one person. Overall the storm killed 85 people, destroyed 2,112 homes, and damaged another 9,189. [69] [70]
Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Panama this week. According to the State Department, the trip will include visits to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica ...
Dominican Republic [ edit ] On July 10, the Dominican Republic Emergency Operations Center issued a red alert for the provinces of San Cristóbal, Greater Santo Domingo , and San Jose de Ocoa and a yellow alert for ten additional provinces. 104 people were evacuated and moved to the homes of relatives. [ 56 ]