Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Faces 'Storm of the Century'

Hurricane Melissa is poised to be an unparalleled threat to Jamaica, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of a 'catastrophic situation' as the storm approaches. Forecasters predict wind gusts surpassing 300 kilometers per hour, along with severe flash floods and landslides.

Anne-Claire Fontan, a tropical cyclone specialist at the WMO, emphasized the gravity of the situation during a press briefing in Geneva. 'For Jamaica, it will be the storm of the century for sure,' she stated, underscoring the storm's potential to cause unprecedented damage across the island.

Authorities are preparing for the worst as Hurricane Melissa is set to make landfall, prompting urgent measures to safeguard residents and minimize the anticipated impact of the strongest storm to hit Jamaica in decades.