Dominican Republic – Floods Leave 1,700 Displaced, 3 Missing – FloodList

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Disaster authorities in the Dominican Republic say that a period of heavy rain caused flooding in northern areas of the country from 23 March 2017.

As of 25 March, 1,770 people had been forced from their homes. Around 364 homes have been damaged and a further 8 completely destroyed. Seven bridges have also suffered some flood damage. At one point around 27 communities were cut off by flood water.

The rains have mainly affected the northern province of Puerto Plata, where many of the the evacuations took place. At least 2 people were reported missing in the province after being swept away by the overflowing Los Domínguez river. A third person was reported missing near San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte Province, after a vehicle was washed away by the overflowing Camú river.

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Flood Summary

Last updated: March 29, 2017

Event

Dominican Republic, March 2017

Date

March 24 to March 29, 2017

Locations A - Puerto Plata B - San Francisco de Macorís Magnitude River level

Overflowing Los Domínguez River, Puerta Plata - March 23 to March 26, 2017

River level

Overflowing Camú river, Duarte Province - March 23 to March 26, 2017

Damages Evacuated

1,770 March 25 to March 29, 2017

Buildings destroyed

8 buildings March 25 to March 29, 2017

Missing people

3 people March 25 to March 29, 2017

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