Hurricane Melissa: Unprecedented Wrath in the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit Jamaica, caused extensive damage in the Caribbean. With winds of up to 185 mph, it impacted Cuba and Jamaica, leading to evacuations and infrastructure damage. As it moves towards the Bahamas, the region braces for more devastation.
Hurricane Melissa, the most formidable storm recorded in Jamaica, blasted into Cuba early Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 120 mph as it hammered the southern coast of eastern Cuba, prompting the evacuation of 735,000 people, according to Cuban authorities.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed grave concerns, anticipating 'significant damage' and urging compliance with evacuation orders. Previously, Melissa had weakened to a Category 3 hurricane after bombarding Jamaica with winds of up to 185 mph. Over 500,000 residents in Jamaica faced power outages, and critical infrastructure suffered severe damage.
As Melissa continued its destructive path toward the Bahamas, authorities there ordered southern evacuations. Authorities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic reported fatal floods prior to Melissa's arrival. Caribbean leaders are urging wealthy nations to provide aid, citing intensified hurricanes linked to climate change.
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