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Santo Domingo.- Four days after a tropical disturbance caused widespread damage in the Dominican Republic, over a million people in Greater Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, Azua, and Duarte remain without access to drinking water. The National Institute of Drinking Water and Sewers (Inapa) reported that 66 of their aqueducts are still inoperative, affecting 1,015,924 users. The Santo Domingo Aqueduct and Sewer Corporation (Caasd) managed to restore service in three of its four affected aqueducts, except La Isabela.

The closure of Inapa’s aqueducts has impacted citizens across numerous provinces including Sánchez Ramírez, Duarte, Samaná, María Trinidad Sánchez, San José de Ocoa, San Cristóbal, Peravia, Azua, Barahona, Bahoruco, Independencia, Pedernales, San Juan, El Seibo, La Altagracia, Monte Plata, Hato Mayor, and San Pedro de Macorís. Both Inapa and Caasd have active brigades working to restore normal service in the systems impacted by the torrential rains.

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) reports that the disturbance, which brought a record 431 millimeters of water in 24 hours, resulted in 25 confirmed deaths, with field work by Diario Libre suggesting up to 30 fatalities. Twenty-two families lost their homes, 7,412 homes were affected, and 14 suffered partial damage. In response to the floods and soil saturation, 37,060 people moved to safer areas, and 965 are using the nine shelters set up by Civil Defense.

Electricity service has also been affected, with 1.62% of users experiencing interruptions. Electrical companies (Edes) have repaired most affected circuits, leaving only 16 branch circuits out of service.

The Ministry of Public Works is awaiting the receding of floods to assess damage to roads and bridges. Currently, 45 communities are cut off due to damage to eight roads and five bridges. Traffic on the 27 de Febrero Avenue tunnel overpass is suspended in the east-west direction following a deck collapse that caused nine fatalities.

With the reduction in rainy activity, the COE has lowered alert levels in several provinces. The National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (Indrhi) reports that dams are receiving significant inflows, with Sabana Yegua dam in Azua reaching 78.99% of its storage capacity.

In Santo Domingo Norte, Mayor Carlos Guzmán reported that 13,212 families in the Los Macos sector were affected. He emphasized the need for unity and has provided mattresses, food, and essential items, along with medical and psychological care to the affected residents. Sanitation and repair efforts are ongoing in various sectors.

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“Losing as little as 5 – 10% of your body fat can go a long way in improving the health of the body and in helping the organs perform their functions efficiently”

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The first of its kind in the region, Grenada observed International Men’s Day by staging a 4-day International Men’s Day Regional Conference

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The St George’s Health Centre will reopen on Monday, 27 November 2023

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For the 2010-21 period, the average annual food import bill in Grenada stood at US$77 million

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President Irfaan Ali on Monday urged Guyana’s private sector to take advantage of business opportunities with European companies that are participating in the European Union’s (EU) first ever trade mission here, even as he urged Europe to “reset” its business relations with this South American country Addressing the opening of the mission’s two-day engagement here, ...

Santo Domingo.- Daniel Rivera, the Minister of Public Health, issued a warning about the health risks associated with contaminated water following recent floods. He advised immediate measures to prevent infections, diarrhea, and leptospirosis. The public is urged to avoid contact with dirty water, thoroughly cook food, boil water, and wash hands to prevent illnesses commonly seen after such natural events.

The ministry plans to distribute medicines through the Civil Defense and neighborhood associations to those who have been in contact with contaminated water. Rivera emphasized the importance of community cooperation in boiling water, cooking food, washing hands, and avoiding exposure to contaminated open water, assuring that those who follow these guidelines will receive necessary medications.

Additionally, Rivera highlighted the risk of dengue resurgence post-floods. He stated that while dengue is currently under control, the public should remain vigilant in eliminating mosquito breeding sites to prevent its return. The minister shared these insights while speaking to the press at the National Palace.

When the Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its fogging programme this week, emphasis will be on St George and St Michael.

On Monday, November 20, the team from the Vector Control Unit will make its first stop in St George where fogging will occur at Waverley Cot Road, Ellerton Gardens, Waverley Cot and the environs.

A return to that parish on Tuesday November 21, will see fogging at Ellerton Road, Walker Road, Ellerton, Blenman Road, Sargeant Road and the environs.

The following day, Wednesday, November 22, the St George districts of Flat Rock, Flat Rock Tenantry, Locust Hall #1, Mayfield Road, and environs will be sprayed.

Fogging moves to St Michael on Thursday, November 23. Areas to be sprayed are: Jackmans, Lears Road, Skeete’s Road, Tamarind Road, Avocado Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Lower Estate Heights, Friendship, Lears Drive, Clarke’s Road and the environs.

The fogging programme culminates on Friday, November 24, in the St Michael districts of Stanmore Crescent, Stanmore Terrace, Ellerslie School Road, Goddard’s Road, Golden Acres, and the environs.

Fogging of districts will run from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., each day. Householders are asked to assist in the control of the aedes aegypti mosquito by opening all windows and doors to allow the fog to enter. Persons with respiratory problems are asked to protect themselves from inhaling the spray.

Pedestrians and motorists should proceed with caution when encountering fogging operations on the street and parents are instructed to prohibit children from playing in the fog or running behind the fogging machine.

Members of the public are advised that the completion of scheduled fogging activities may be affected by events beyond the Unit’s control. In such circumstances, the Unit will return to affected communities as soon as possible.

(PR)

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