At least 21 people, including three children, have died in the Dominican Republic due to heavy rainfall, causing flooding and infrastructure damage. President Luis Abinader termed it the “largest rainfall event ever” in the country’s history, emphasizing the impact of worsening climate change. Torrential storms led to evacuations of around 13,000 people, with numerous provinces under alert. The US embassy warned of ongoing rains from a tropical depression. A wall collapse in Santo Domingo killed nine, prompting an investigation. The president urged belief in climate change, emphasizing the extensive damages incurred during this weather event.
Heavy Rainfall in Dominican Republic Leaves 21 Dead, Worsening Climate Change Linked
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