¿Major Santiago Problem?

[SantiagoDR]

Just got a few calls that there is a major problem in Santiago. Word is that they openned up a dam and let the water out during the night. The main bridge from the city that you cross to get to the golf course (Las Aromas) and small bridge below has problems. Report also that Corrassan (Water) had a major control washed out by the flood water.

Going with my wife now to walk to the bridge, we were told not to go by car as it would be a problem to cross the bridge.

Has anyone else heard anything?


Electric has been off since last night also.

Leaving now to go check it out, it´s about a 2 kilometer walk.

[Celt202]

Originally Posted by SantiagoDR

Just got a few calls that there is a major problem in Santiago. Word is that they openned up a dam and let the water out during the night. The main bridge from the city that you cross to get to the golf course (Las Aromas) and small bridge below has problems. Report also that Corrassan (Water) had a major control washed out by the flood water.

Going with my wife now to walk to the bridge, we were told not to go by car as it would be a problem to cross the bridge.

Has anyone else heard anything?


Electric has been off since last night also.

Leaving now to go check it out, it´s about a 2 kilometer walk.

People are posting about it here:
Subtropical Storm OLGA was Late Season Tropical Depression 94

[SantiagoDR]

Deleted pictures - See other thread under Weather .......

The river name is Rio Yaque Del Norte and the bridge name is Puente Hnos. Patino.

Reports of many children died in the flood during the night. Reports also that many prisoners died at the prison Rafey in Santiago from the flood waters.

See other thread under Weather .......

[Chris]

SantiagoDR, feel free to post here on the specifics in Santiago. We will leave the other thread for reports from across the country.

[SantiagoDR]

Originally Posted by Chris

SantiagoDR, feel free to post here on the specifics in Santiago. We will leave the other thread for reports from across the country.

[SantiagoDR]

To me it was totally irresponsible to do such a thing of opening the dam gates during the night.
Those responsible should be put away.

Reports of deaths of children near the bridge and prisoners at Rafey.


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[J D Sauser]

Put behind? Noooo... left DOWN THERE for these people to do with them what ever they care to, dammit.

... J-D.

[AZB]

I am seeing drowned cars being towed by trucks, from new suvs to older cars. three blocks or more were flooded from circunvalacion av. People spent whole night cleaning and still cleaning as the water levels are going down. Total disaster for many.
AZB

[MrMike]

Power was fine in my area till about 5 minutes ago. Hope it comes back soon. My night shift employees dont want to come to work because they are afraid they wont be able to make it home later, the streets are in such a mess.

Had to take up a collection today for one of my employees who's whole house washed away in the night.

[SantiagoDR]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Power was fine in my area till about 5 minutes ago. Hope it comes back soon. My night shift employees dont want to come to work because they are afraid they wont be able to make it home later, the streets are in such a mess.

Ours has been off since 10-11pm last night, as I reported on the weather thread about Santiago, it gives a whole new meaning to the 24/7 electric plan.

We ran about 14 hours on batteries and currently charging them with diesel generator for 4 hours, then they should be good for 15 hours more or less.

Friend near downtown area reports her´s is still out also.

Santiago♥DR