Hurricane Maria’s devastating path just north of the island has left devastation in its wake, with tombs destroyed in today’s landslide.
The shocking landslide took place on the island of Santiago with officials calling for emergency aid.
Noticias SIN, a local news agency, said: “Heavy rain has caused the wall at Santiago municipal cemetery has collapsed, destroying several tombs.”
Horrifying footage shows the huge, 20 foot-high cemetery wall badly damaged, with one portion completely separated from the rest of the wall.
A pile of earth below shows the extent of Hurricane Maria’s power as she continues to barrel west through the Caribbean just off the island’s north coast.
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Photos showed a crowd of stunned civilians and officials look on as rain continues to pour down on the island.
Hurricane Maria is now carrying sustained winds of up to 115 miles per hour as it moves away from the island towards the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.
At least 10 people have died in the now-Category 3 storm, whose strength has fluctuated as it passes between sea and land.
The Prime Minster for the Dominican Republic issued a warning on Tuesday before outside officials lost contact with the administration.
Roosevelt Skerrit said: “We will need help of all kinds. I am eager to solicit the support of friendly nations and organisations with helicopter services.”
Following this bulletin, according to government officials, contact was lost with Mr Skerrit as the hurricane’s full force battered the island.
They said: “Shortly following this message, the Prime Minister became uncontactable, his current whereabouts unknown, and the urgency to mobilise efforts on the ground has increased.
“Individuals and businesses are being asked to view the website dominiCARElief.org to lend their support, donation or otherwise, and the country is seeking assistance from nations around the world who can assist in recovery efforts.
“More information can be accessed on http://www.dominiCARElief.org.”
The leader of the island has since been found and is coordinating recovery operations.
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Hurricane warnings, hurricane watches and tropical storm warnings remain in place in the Dominican Republic, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Their latest alert said: “On the forecast track, the eye of Hurricane Maria will continue to pass offshore of the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic today.
“Maria should then move near the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight and Friday.”