The National Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) reports that a trough associated with a low-pressure system will gain strength in the coming hours. This will increase humidity and instability, favoring intense downpours with thunderstorms, wind gusts, and possible hail in Greater Santo Domingo and several regions.
Regions affected by the intense downpours
The intense downpours will impact the northwest, north, northeast, southeast, southwest, and the Central Cordillera. Provinces such as Samaná, Santiago, Puerto Plata, La Altagracia, and San Cristóbal face high risks. Authorities maintain alerts for urban and rural flooding and the swelling of rivers, streams, and gullies, except for some in the southwest.
Recent context: Accumulated impact of the rains
This trough follows previous events that left four dead and more than 30,500 displaced, according to reports from the Emergency Operations Center. In past days, intense downpours caused thunderstorms and strong winds in the Atlantic coast, the Cibao valley, and the border zone, with adjustments to meteorological alerts. Historically, similar systems in April have generated landslides in the Central Cordillera, recalling the floods of 2025 that affected thousands.
Forecast for this Thursday: Morning stability and afternoon intensification
The morning hours of Thursday will offer relief with partly cloudy skies and little rain. But the afternoon will change: warm east-southeast winds, daytime heating, and another tropospheric trough will drive cloudiness and intense downpours in the northeast, Central Cordillera, southeast, and border.
- Key risks: Flooding in Greater Santo Domingo, flash floods, and isolated hail.
- Recommendations: Avoid low-lying areas, monitor Indomet bulletins.
- Trend: The trough will persist on Tuesday and Wednesday, with rough seas on the Atlantic coast.
Indomet experts emphasize continuous monitoring, as moist air masses from the northeast will boost these intense downpours. In context, past events like the April 2025 trough mobilized massive rescues. Authorities are adjusting alerts based on evolution, prioritizing safety in vulnerable provinces.
The intense downpours driven by this trough demand preparation. Indomet urges the population to follow updates to mitigate damage in Greater Santo Domingo and the rest of the territory.