Jamaica Braces for Hurricane Melissa's Fury: A Historic Category 5 Storm
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, intensified before hitting Jamaica with catastrophic winds, flooding, and landslides. Kingston residents evacuate, brace for devastation, and Jamaica's government urgently prepares for the storm's impact. The hurricane could affect 1.5 million people across the Caribbean, causing significant damage and power outages.
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On Tuesday, Hurricane Melissa intensified before making landfall in Jamaica, threatening severe destruction with its Category 5 winds. At 185 mph, the storm prompted officials to urge residents to seek shelter, as it poses a historic threat to the island.
Authorities prepared for catastrophic damage, with Jamaica's highest mountains potentially experiencing wind gusts up to 200 mph. Prime Minister Andrew Holness emphasized the challenge of recovery, while the Jamaican government prepared for widespread power outages and infrastructure damage.
The National Hurricane Center reported Melissa approaching southern Jamaica, with 1.5 million people in its potential path. Relief efforts are in place, but the fear of losing homes, lives, and livelihoods remains.
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