[NYTr] Dom Rep: Death Toll from Tropical Storm Olga Reaches 22

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Prensa Latina, Havana
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Dominican Human Losses Grow from Olga

Santo Domingo, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The number of deaths from
the tropical storm Olga in the Dominican Republic reached 22, and
strong rains still persist in some places.

The highest number of fatal victims was registered in the province of
Santiago, the second most important in the country, where 17 deaths
were reported.

Persistence of floods and tons of mud, rubble and remains of trees and
plants scattered on the streets offered a desolate landscape.

Almost 35,000 people have been displaced from their homes, said the
most recent report by the National Emergency Commission.

Evacuation was still proceeding in zones near the Yaque del Norte River,
which flooded and seriously damaged Santiago.

The same source said that 29 of the 31 provinces of the country are
still on red alert, and five reservoirs went over their security limit.

Tropical Storm Olga went exited the national territory of the Dominican
Republic but the National Emergency Commission said rains would persist
between 24 and 36 hours in the northeast, north, northwest, southwest
and border areas.

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