As Hurricane Melissa advances, residents and visitors alike are advised to heed official warnings, secure property, prepare essential supplies, and avoid travel until the all-clear is given.
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As Hurricane Melissa advances, residents and visitors alike are advised to heed official warnings, secure property, prepare essential supplies, and avoid travel until the all-clear is given.
Jamaica is under severe threat as Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, nears the island with sustained winds of around 280 km/h. Officials warn of “mass destruction,” urging citizens to complete emergency preparations immediately.
Meteorologists say the hurricane’s slow movement will intensify rainfall and flooding, with expected totals reaching 200–400 mm in several areas. A storm surge of up to 4 metres could devastate the south coast.
Evacuations are underway in coastal and flood-prone communities. Emergency shelters have opened, but authorities report low turnout so far. With powerful winds, torrential rains and rising seas, Hurricane Melissa could become Jamaica’s strongest recorded storm.
Residents are urged to secure property, stock essential supplies and remain indoors until the all-clear is given.
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