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National reservoirs at 66.57%
66.57% was represented by the 1,343.89 million cubic meters of water stored in Dominican Republic reservoirs on August 21, 2026, according to INDRHI data. -
Rainfall deficit exceeds 54%
54.5% was the rainfall deficit recorded in the Dominican Republic in June 2026; the deficit was 46.0% in May and 45.3% in July, according to an Indomet report. -
Aqueduct output falls by up to 68%
68% was the reduction in output from the Haina-Manoguayabo aqueduct; output from the Isabela aqueduct fell 65%, while the Isa-Mana and Duey systems fell by more than 60%.
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National reservoirs at 66.57%
66.57% was represented by the 1,343.89 million cubic meters of water stored in Dominican Republic reservoirs on August 21, 2026, according to INDRHI data.
Rainfall deficit exceeds 54%
54.5% was the rainfall deficit recorded in the Dominican Republic in June 2026; the deficit was 46.0% in May and 45.3% in July, according to an Indomet report.
Aqueduct output falls by up to 68%
68% was the reduction in output from the Haina-Manoguayabo aqueduct; output from the Isabela aqueduct fell 65%, while the Isa-Mana and Duey systems fell by more than 60%.
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Measures for the Efficient Use of Water During El Niño in the Dominican Republic
The National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI) is implementing measures to ensure the efficient use of available water in the Dominican Republic in response to conditions associated with El Niño. The Committee for Dam and Reservoir Operations meets weekly to assess reserves and adjust the management of stored water according to regional conditions, prioritising human consumption and agricultural production. In areas without dam systems, INDRHI evaluates alternative water sources and the feasibility of constructing wells, subject to the relevant environmental authorisation. The institution also cleans and rehabilitates irrigation canals to remove sediment, improve water flow and reduce conveyance losses, with specialised equipment deployed in Pedernales, Barahona, San Juan, Dajabón, Montecristi, Cotuí, Bajo Yuna and Samaná. The initiative also includes the planned management of reservoirs such as Monción and the use of the Montegrande dam to store water and mitigate flooding in the southern region.
INDRHI and IICA promote nature-based solutions to strengthen water security in Pedernales
Technical cooperation initiative between the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to develop a study aimed at identifying and prioritizing Nature-based Solutions in the Pedernales River Basin. The study includes consultations with basin stakeholders, validation of available information, identification of priority areas, establishment of a hydrological baseline, and cost-benefit analysis. Its main product will be a prioritized investment portfolio to improve water availability for agriculture, contribute to basin restoration, and generate technical evidence for future investments and public policies on integrated water resources management, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural development.
Nitrogen optimization: Strategies to address the climate crisis in food production
Regional technical cooperation project aimed at optimizing nitrogen fertilizer use and reducing nitrous oxide emissions in agricultural systems in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. The project seeks to generate specific emission factors, evaluate nitrogen sources, rates, and application timing, develop mitigation strategies, maintain yields, strengthen national greenhouse gas inventories, and generate best-practice recommendations for efficient nitrogen use.
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Transition Program toward a Resilient Water and Agri-food Development Model in the Yaque del Sur River Basin
Program aimed at designing a resilient water and agri-food development model for the Yaque del Sur River Basin, with technical support from the World Bank and implementation by the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources. It includes hydrological diagnostics and water resources planning, water availability projections through 2050, and the assessment of scenarios involving reservoirs, irrigation canals, and efficiency in drinking and agricultural water use. The program seeks to define actions for basin preservation, improve irrigation service management, strengthen hydraulic infrastructure, modernize irrigation systems, and promote efficient water-use technologies in order to increase the climate, productive, and social resilience of the territory.
Resolution No. 0017-2026: Urgent Environmental and Hydrological Intervention of the Nizao River
Resolution No. 0017-2026 of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic declares an urgent environmental and hydrological intervention along the Nizao River, covering the section from the Las Barias counter-reservoir wall to the river's mouth in the Caribbean Sea. The measure orders river-channel rehabilitation, environmental restoration and remediation works to recover the river's geomorphological stability and hydraulic capacity, reduce flood risks, protect vulnerable communities and infrastructure, and strengthen resilience to extreme climatic events. It also establishes mandatory revegetation programmes, restoration of riparian strips and environmental recovery activities in the middle and upper Nizao basin under permanent technical supervision. The Resolution reaffirms the prohibition of mining operations in floodplain areas near water bodies and provides for the participation of SENPA, Proedemaren, local governments, communities and territorial stakeholders in environmental monitoring and enforcement activities.
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Strengthening Strategic Capacities for Water Security in Prioritized Watersheds of the SICA Region
The project aims to contribute to water security in prioritized watershed territories of the SICA region by producing technical diagnostic studies, cost-of-inaction/benefit-of-action analyses (BACI), and strategic water investment plans with bankable project profiles per watershed. It operates in 8 watersheds across 8 countries —Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic— incorporating gender, intercultural, and climate risk perspectives
Design of the Resilient Development Project for the Yuna River Basin
A non-reimbursable IDB technical cooperation supporting the Dominican Republic's National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI) to design a program for irrigation improvement and climate change adaptation in the Yuna River Basin. It comprises pre-feasibility studies for irrigation infrastructure, ex-ante economic analysis, environmental and social assessment, gender gap analysis, and specialized engineering technical assistance.
Strategy for Technological Innovation to Improve the Productivity and Competitiveness of Supply Chains in Central America and the Dominican Republic
PRESICA developed a regional agricultural innovation model based on Local Innovation Consortia, which bring together producers, research institutes, universities, NGOs, and the private sector around value chains for corn, beans, cassava, and sweet peppers. The strategy was grounded in producers’ technological needs to drive research, technology validation, technology transfer, and extension services with a territorial focus. The project operated in eight Central American countries and the Dominican Republic, forming 22 local consortia. It contributed to strengthening national and regional agricultural innovation systems as a public good.
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