Rains will continue

[NewsWhore]

National Meteorological Office director Gloria Ceballos says that rains will continue throughout the DR for the next 24 to 48 hours. She added that the east, northeast and southern parts of the DR should prepare for any emergency situations. Ceballos continued by saying that a storm front originating in Puerto Rico could make its way to the DR today, bringing high winds and thunderstorms. Officials are warning citizens about flooding and are asking people to stay away from rivers. Officials are also asking small boats to stay in port until the storms have passed. Green alerts have emitted for Santo Domingo, San Cristobal, Barahona, Pedernales, Independencia, San Juan de la Maguana, Hato Mayor, San Pedro de Macoris, La Altagracia, La Romana, El Seibo, La Vega, Monsenor Nouel, Espaillat, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Duarte, Bajo Yuna, Samana, Sanchez Ramirez and Monte Plata.

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