At least six people have been killed after torrential rains caused havoc in the Dominican Republic.
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On Friday, some areas of the capital, Santo Domingo, saw twice the monthly average rainfall in one day.
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Meteorologists said that while they had been aware of heavy rains approaching, they had been surprised by the strength of the sudden downpour
Poor drainage meant that the water accumulated quickly, turning streets into quick-flowing torrents
Weather Bureau Director Gloria Ceballos said in some parts of Santo Domingo, 9.1 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours, twice the estimate for the month
