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"Jamaica on High Alert as Hurricane Melissa Roars in with 160mph Winds"
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 tropical cyclone with 160 mph winds, threatens Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and landslides as it approaches from the Caribbean.
- As Hurricane Melissa nears, Jamaica is on high alert for potentially historic storm impacts, including up to 76 centimetres (30 inches) of rain expected at landfall on Tuesday.
- The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings of catastrophic flash floods and numerous landslides in Kingston, Jamaica, where emergency preparations are underway.
- At least four fatalities have been reported due to Hurricane Melissa, with three deaths occurring in Haiti and one confirmed in the region, raising concerns about further casualties.
Why It Matters
The imminent threat posed by Hurricane Melissa underscores the vulnerability of Caribbean nations to extreme weather events, highlighting the urgent need for disaster preparedness and climate resilience in the face of increasing tropical cyclones.