Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Braces for Historic Catastrophic Impact

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is set to make landfall in Jamaica, threatening the island with catastrophic impacts including storm surges and widespread flooding.

• The World Meteorological Organization warned that Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Tropical cyclone, could deliver wind gusts exceeding 300 km per hour upon its landfall in Jamaica.
• Authorities in Jamaica have issued mandatory evacuations as the storm poses risks of flash floods and landslides, marking this as the worst storm to hit the Caribbean island this century.
• The storms potential for devastating storm surge and heavy rainfall highlights the vulnerability of Jamaicas infrastructure and population, raising concerns about long-term recovery in the aftermath.