The Dominican Republic faced relentless rainfall and turbulent weather conditions this Sunday, as an active tropical wave and a trough in the upper troposphere swept across the nation. The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) reported that regions including Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, La Altagracia, and several others were particularly affected. Thunderstorms and strong winds compounded the challenges, with the agency predicting a gradual decrease in rainfall by the afternoon. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) had previously issued warnings on Saturday, highlighting the risks of saturated soils and urban flooding following Tropical Storm Melissa, which caused significant damage. Currently, eight provinces and the National District remain under yellow alert, while 14 others are on green alert, reflecting the ongoing impact of the weather systems. The yellow alert covers areas such as Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, and La Altagracia, while green alert regions include Monseñor Nouel, Puerto Plata, and Santiago. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, urging residents to remain vigilant.
Dominican Republic wakes up “soaked”: rain, thunder and alerts left by the tropical wave
