21/11/2023 01:52 (UTC)

Dominican Republic begins first day of mourning for deaths caused by historic rains

Santo Domingo, Nov 20 (EFE).- The Dominican Republic on Monday began the first of three days of national mourning for the at least 24 deaths caused by the torrential rains that fell over the weekend, considered the heaviest ever recorded in the country.

The consequences of the rains are evident on the island, and at the weekly presidential press conference on Monday, Luis Abinader announced that although the damage is still being evaluated, it "will be extensive," especially in the public works and agricultural sectors. (Camera: ORLANDO BARRÍA).

SHOT LIST: DRONE FOOTAGE OF THE FLOODED AREAS IN SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

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Date: 21/11/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Disaster and accident » Meteorological disaster
Disaster and accident » Flood
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 261 seconds
Reference: 7001315222
Relevance: Normal