Overall Green alert Flood
in Dominican Republic

Event summary

This flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1102991
Death: 0
Displaced: 1390
Countries: Dominican Republic
From - To 02 Nov - 04 Nov

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Dominican Republic - Floods and landslides (ECHO 13 Nov 2024)Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:19

  • Heavy rainfall has been affecting western and central Dominican Republic, in particular the Dajabón, and the Santo Domingo provinces over the period from 3 to 5 November, triggering some landslides and causing floods that have resulted in population displacements and damage.
  • Media reports, as of 8 November, 1,390 displaced people and nearly 280 damaged houses across the affected area, where the Dajabón province, western Dominican Republic, bordering with Haiti is the most affected.
  • Over the next 96 hours, more heavy rainfall is still forecast over most of the country.
Dominican Republic, Early November 2024Local media in the Dominican Republic reported heavy rain in early November 2024 caused flooding in areas of the country, in particular Dajabón and Valverde Provinces.Tue 5 Nov 2024FloodList provided by Copernicus GloFAS
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