Landslides and floods threaten Dominican Republic

🌊 Many neighborhoods and houses are flooded in the Dominican Republic due to heavy rain from Tropical Storm Franklin.

⚠️ The country is under alert with 25 provinces in red and 7 in yellow, and there is concern about the potential for landslides and further flooding.

🚨 Evacuations have begun, with over 3,000 shelters set up to accommodate displaced families.

🚫 Authorities in the Dominican Republic are urging the population to avoid throwing garbage to prevent blockages in the drains.