January 5, 2026 Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic In the northern Dominican Republic, heavy rains have led to flooding in the province of Puerto Plata. The downpours have been ongoing since the end of last week and intensified on Monday, January 5. In the city of Puerto Plata, flooding has affected the central and southern districts, as well as low-lying areas. Water has spilled onto the streets due to overflowing storm drains. In the resort town of Sosúa, residential areas of Palm Villa