UPDATE: Monday August 23rd, 1pm
We have no heard that the river is HIGH but not covering the road….here is a first-hand account, sent to us from Vivian Dickson:
“The river is high but not covering the road and vehicles are passing from one side to the other. The flooding problem is actually located at the Higuey-Yuma pass next to “El Chevere” stop…”
UPDATE: Monday August 23rd, 2.30pm The Río Chavón (the Chavón river) has now flooded in the area below Altos de Chavón and the Dye Fore Golf course. The flooding does not seem to be severe – but as rain continues, its is likely to get worse. We do not know whether this means that the ‘represa’ is currently passable or not – in any case it is advisable to postpone any travel plans until Hurricane Irene ‘blows’ over!
2.30pm: View of the Río Chavón (Chavón river)filled with debris and starting to flood. Photo taken from Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo
We have just heard that the Río Chavón (the Chavón river), which runs below Altos de Chavón in Casa de Campo and meets the Caribbean Ocean at the Marina Casa de Campo has flooded and is preventing travel on the main La Romana – Higuey road.
Although we know very little about this situation, here is a quick summary of what we do know (and some educated guess work….):
The Chavón River (Rio Chavón) has flooded at the ‘Represa’ – which is where the main La Romana-Higuey road dips down and crosses the river.
Although we do not know, we imagine that the water level in this area has risen so much that the river is now flowing over the road so that crossing the road is impossible.
The Chavón River is currently NOT flooded in the area below Altos de Chavón – the above photo shows the current state of the river as seen from Altos de Chavón and the Dye Fore golf course. You can see that the water level is high, but the river is yet to break it’s banks
The flooding of the Chavón river in the ‘Represa’ area prevents travel from Casa de Campo La Romana to the La Estancia resort, Bayahibe, Dominicus, Higuey and beyond
We suggest you suspend all travel plans
Although the Chavón River (Rio Chavón) does meet the Caribbean sea at the Marina Casa de Campo, no flooding is expected in this area of Casa de Campo
Flooding of the Chavón River (Rio Chavón) in the ‘Represa’ area does NOT pose any threat or danger to any Casa de Campo villas or residents – s0 don’t panic, just don’t travel!
Back in June of this year, following a very heavy week of rain the Chavón River also flooded and burst it’s banks below Altos de Chavón, for photos click here!
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This article was written by Rebecca Hughes, editor of Casa de Campo Living and Casa de Campo’s entertainment specialist!
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