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Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti, Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Melissa has significantly impacted the Dominican Republic, causing traffic disruptions in the capital, Santo Domingo, as of Wed, Oct 18, 2023.

Tropical Storm Melissa has significantly impacted the Dominican Republic, causing traffic disruptions in the capital, Santo Domingo, as of Wed, Oct 18, 2023.

The storm has brought heavy rainfall to parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, posing a substantial flood risk in the northern Caribbean.

Location: Approximately 300 miles (485 kilometers) south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and 325 miles (525 kilometers) southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph (80 kph) Movement: West-northwest at 2 mph (4 kph)

The storm has brought heavy rainfall to parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, posing a substantial flood risk in the northern Caribbean.
Henry Dalton · Thehackingpost

President Luis Abinader announced the closure of schools in nine provinces under alert for Wednesday and Thursday. Businesses have been advised to close by early Wednesday afternoon. Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to seek higher ground.

A hurricane watch is in effect for southern Haiti, from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-au-Prince. Jamaica is under a tropical storm watch.

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Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, potentially affecting Jamaica and southwestern Haiti later this week. Hurricane conditions may impact southern Haiti starting late Thursday, with tropical storm conditions possibly affecting Jamaica late Thursday or Friday.

Based on reporting by Africanews.

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