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05-03-2011, 03:20 PM
The persistent and intense rains that have been felt lately over large areas of the Cibao Valley have begun to reduce the effects of the long drought on farming and agriculture. The drought had caused millions worth of damage. According to Diario Libre, farmer Jose Martinez Perez, who has a plantain farm in Moca, says that the rains will save his harvest, which was on the verge of being lost due to the lack of water.
Meanwhile, regional Agriculture director Ramon Cruz says that the rains will be beneficial for the region, because they will allow a range of crops to be planted and prevent the bankruptcy of hundreds of producers.
The rain showers also flooded the streets of Santiago, causing traffic problems, mainly along the Circumvalacion (The Beltway) Sur and 27 de Febrero avenue.
Since Sunday night it has been raining in Monsignor Nouel, Puerto Plata, Hermanas Mirabal, Duarte, Dajabon, Espaillat, Samana, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Montecristi, Santiago Rodriguez, Valverde, Sanchez Ramirez and Santiago. The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) is forecasting more rains for the coming days.
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Meanwhile, regional Agriculture director Ramon Cruz says that the rains will be beneficial for the region, because they will allow a range of crops to be planted and prevent the bankruptcy of hundreds of producers.
The rain showers also flooded the streets of Santiago, causing traffic problems, mainly along the Circumvalacion (The Beltway) Sur and 27 de Febrero avenue.
Since Sunday night it has been raining in Monsignor Nouel, Puerto Plata, Hermanas Mirabal, Duarte, Dajabon, Espaillat, Samana, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Montecristi, Santiago Rodriguez, Valverde, Sanchez Ramirez and Santiago. The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) is forecasting more rains for the coming days.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#14)