The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) has identified the areas most severely impacted by Tropical Storm Melissa, which brought torrential rainfall to the Dominican Republic on Friday. Greater Santo Domingo, including sectors such as Santo Domingo Este and Centro de los Héroes, experienced over 170 millimeters of rain within a few hours, leading to widespread flooding. Other affected regions include Los Prados, Bella Vista, and San Cristóbal, with rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters in many areas. Indomet has issued warnings as Melissa continues to pose a significant threat, with sustained winds of up to 110 km/h and the potential to intensify into a major hurricane by Sunday. The storm is currently located approximately 385 km southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and is moving northwest at 6 km/h. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant, as heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to persist, particularly in the southeast, southwest, and northeast regions. Coastal areas are also at risk, with waves exceeding 8 feet, prompting warnings for small and medium-sized vessels to stay in port. The government has advised tourist resorts to implement precautionary measures to safeguard facilities near the coast.