GREEN ALERT

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The Center of Emergency Operations (COE) has issued a Green Alert for 20 provinces. A Green Alert means that residents of low-lying areas and areas near rivers and creeks as well as people who live in potential landslide areas should be prepared for heavy rainfall. The Green Alert affects the provinces of Barahona, Independencia, San Juan de la Maguana, Azua, Peravia, San Jose de Ocoa, San Cristobal, Santo Domingo, the National District, Monte Plata, Sanchez Ramirez, Samana, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Duarte (especially the Lower Yuna Basin), Hato Mayor, Monsenor Nouel, La Vega, Espaillat and Santiago. Heavy cloud cover is expected for the next 16 hours, with strong thunderstorms and lightning. Residents are warned to be on the lookout for flooding in their areas.

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