Tropical Storm Melissa is wreaking havoc in the Dominican Republic, with torrential rain and powerful gusts battering the island. The storm's intense downpour has turned streets into rivers, forcing residents to navigate through chest-deep water in cars. As a result, daily life comes to a grinding halt.
According to officials, some areas of the capital city, Santo Domingo, are experiencing flooding so severe that it's difficult to distinguish between land and water. The National Meteorological Office has warned that the storm is expected to intensify into a hurricane by Friday, increasing the risk of further flooding and power outages.
Caribbean neighbors Haiti have also been affected, as Tropical Storm Melissa drenched the country with heavy rain. As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the potential for widespread destruction and loss of life. The international community is closely watching the storm's progress, with many urging residents to take necessary precautions and follow evacuation orders.
The United Nations has expressed its concern over the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa on vulnerable communities in the region, calling for increased support and assistance to those affected by the disaster. As the world watches, one thing is clear: the people of the Dominican Republic need our help and solidarity during this crisis.
According to officials, some areas of the capital city, Santo Domingo, are experiencing flooding so severe that it's difficult to distinguish between land and water. The National Meteorological Office has warned that the storm is expected to intensify into a hurricane by Friday, increasing the risk of further flooding and power outages.
Caribbean neighbors Haiti have also been affected, as Tropical Storm Melissa drenched the country with heavy rain. As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the potential for widespread destruction and loss of life. The international community is closely watching the storm's progress, with many urging residents to take necessary precautions and follow evacuation orders.
The United Nations has expressed its concern over the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa on vulnerable communities in the region, calling for increased support and assistance to those affected by the disaster. As the world watches, one thing is clear: the people of the Dominican Republic need our help and solidarity during this crisis.
anyway, I'm kinda shocked that the UN is finally jumping into action to offer support... didn't they used to just send emergency aid whenever someone had a disaster? guess you could say the storm is forcing them to actually do something for once.
, I feel bad for all those ppl stuck in chest-deep water in their cars 
. like imagine if it was a test day and u were stuck at home because of the flood 
. schools would be closed for days or even weeks 
. that's so unfair to students who need to take exams and finish assignments 
. hope the UN can get some aid there ASAP 
, this is a big crisis 
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their situation sounds super dire, flooding everywhere & power outages too 
. The international community should step up & offer more support ASAP 
we gotta help those affected by this disaster 
. I mean, who needs a beach vacation when you can have flash floods and power outages? 
The Dominican Rep is getting a serious beating from Melissa, and it's not looking good. I feel for the folks stuck in Santo Domingo - navigating through chest-deep water in their cars? That's just a recipe for disaster (pun intended). And Haiti's got its own problems to deal with on top of this. The UN is right to be concerned about vulnerable communities, and we should all be donating to relief efforts or whatever 
. On the bright side, it's a great excuse to stay indoors, binge-watch Netflix, and eat an entire pizza by yourself 
. Can't believe how fast the storm escalated from a tropical storm to a potential hurricane. Poor Dominican Rep people, they're already dealing with so much 
. It's heartbreaking watching news like this and knowing ppl are struggling to access basic necessities 
. and what's with all the evacuation orders? can't ppl just move to higher ground themselves? i'm not saying they shouldn't get help, but do we really need the UN to tell us that? 
also, where's the transparency on the aid being sent? is it going straight to the gov or getting lost in the bureaucracy? just wanna make sure our money's being used wisely 
. And on top of that, they're facing the possibility of becoming a hurricane... that's when things start to get really serious 
. We gotta stay tuned and see how this all plays out 
, but one thing for sure is that the UN is right on point with calling for help and support - those people need our assistance ASAP 
!
I mean, who needs a hurricane watch when you're already dealing with torrential rain and flooding? It's like Mother Nature decided to put on the worst show ever 
. And Haiti? Forget about it 
️ the u.n. is doing a good job calling for support, but like we should be doing more tbh 
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. We need to get those emergency funds flowing ASAP 
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can't imagine navigating through chest-deep water in cars 
international support would be amazing 
, people are stuck in chest deep water in their cars 
. the UN is right tho, we gotta step up and support those affected 
or something if it hits my area... i mean, can you imagine having to wade through chest-deep water in your car? 
