KINGSTON / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Hurricane ‘Melissa’ is approaching Jamaica with enormous force, threatening the island with life-threatening floods and landslides. With wind speeds of 220 km/h, the storm is expected to be one of the most violent in recent decades. The Jamaican government has already set up emergency shelters and closed Kingston airport.
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Hurricane Melissa has developed into a dangerous Category 4 storm over the Caribbean and is moving towards Jamaica with wind speeds of up to 220 kilometers per hour. According to the US Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm is expected to hit the island on Monday night and reach southeastern Cuba later on Tuesday.
Jamaican authorities have issued a hurricane warning and urged the population to prepare for severe flooding and landslides. Head of the Jamaica Meteorological Department, Evan Thompson, highlighted the exceptional danger posed by ‘Melissa’ and warned of extreme rainfall and significant damage.
The storm has already claimed lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Three people died in Haiti due to heavy rains, while one person was killed in the Dominican Republic. These incidents underscore the hurricane’s potential destructiveness.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called on the population to stay in their homes and follow the instructions of the authorities. The airport in Kingston was closed as a precautionary measure and Civil Defense has set up nearly 900 emergency shelters to ensure the safety of residents.
The impact of ‘Melissa’ could be far-reaching as the storm threatens not only Jamaica but also other parts of the Caribbean. Experts warn of possible storm surges and persistent heavy rain, which could significantly affect the infrastructure. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide support if necessary.
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