The hurricane season officially ended in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. Although far less catastrophic than what earlier estimates had indicated, the Dominican Republic saw at least two powerful hurricanes – Ian and Fiona – which left a trail of destruction as they swept through the country, causing millions in damage. The 2022 Atlantic hurricane …
Due to heavy rain and flooding over the weekend, a weather alert has been issued for 22 Dominican Republic provinces – including Punta Cana. The country’s weather agency is closely monitoring the situation and has urged residents and tourists to act cautiously and avoid flood-prone areas. A tropical disturbance is currently moving across much of …
Several resorts in Punta Cana have announced updated reopening dates after they were partially damaged during Hurricane Fiona last month. The historic hurricane was the first to touch down in the Dominican Republic in over 18 years, and the destructive category 4 storm left over $375 million in damage, according to Dominican president Luis Abinader. …
Although hurricane Fiona devastated many parts of the Dominican Republic, including Punta Cana, authorities have largely managed to restore power across the country, and 90% of all hotels are up and running. The situation is expected to improve gradually over the coming days as workers address the most pressing issues. Hurricane Fiona caused winds of …
Punta Cana and several other regions in the Dominican Republic have been declared a disaster zone as hurricane Fiona leaves behind a trail of destruction. Although the hurricane is no longer battering the country, authorities are only beginning to understand the magnitude of the damage it left behind. Several of the Dominican Republic’s most popular …
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued mandatory evacuations for parts of the country as tropical storm Fiona strengthens to a category one hurricane. Civil protection officials have also increased the number of provinces under red and yellow weather alerts, where severe meteorological conditions are expected. Hurricane Fiona is forecast to hit the Dominican Republic later today. …
19 provinces in the Dominican Republic have been put on high alert as tropical storm Fiona quickly moves towards the island. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday, although severe weather is expected to affect large parts of the country on Sunday. Many of the country’s popular resort destinations – including Punta Cana …
The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be unusually strong this year in the Dominican Republic. Since early April, some meteorologists have been predicted that the upcoming hurricane season may arrive earlier than expected, with up to 20 tropical storms in the long-term forecast. The bleak forecast coincides with a period of heavy rain in …