Dominican Republic Faces More Active Hurricane Season Than Usual

Dominican Republic Braces for Active Hurricane Season: Indomet Director Warns of Increased Storm Activity Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1st, is expected to be significantly more active than normal, according to Gloria Ceballos, director of the Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología (Indomet). In a recent press conference, Ceballos cited the formation of seventeen already-named tropical storms as a key indicator of an unusually busy season. This warning comes on the heels of devastating flooding events in the country in November 2022 and November 2023, which Ceballos attributes to the global effects of climate change. "The prospects are that it will be a more active cyclone season than normal," Ceballos stated, emphasizing the need for preparedness. "We are going to have the formation of seventeen named storms." She highlighted the importance of the country's new meteorological radar systems in providing accurate, short-term forecasts to help mitigate the impact of these storms. The Indomet director's warning underscores the need for increased vigilance and preparedness among Dominican citizens and authorities. The government is expected to release detailed plans for hurricane preparedness in the coming days. The improved forecasting capabilities provided by the new radar system offer a beacon of hope amidst the looming threat of a potentially devastating hurricane season.