Three people have died in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa, possibly the island’s strongest storm ever, approaches with “catastrophic” conditions, warn U.S. meteorologists.
The slow-moving storm is expected to drop between 15 and 30 inches of rain on Jamaica, with heavy rainfall also forecast for Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas, increasing the risk of landslides.
As Melissa hits Jamaica, winds of up to 130 mph (209 km/h) could trigger power outages and isolate communities, while storm surges of up to 13 feet are possible, with smaller surges predicted in southeastern Cuba.
The hurricane has already claimed three lives in Jamaica, and four more in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Experts warn that Melissa’s slow pace could result in prolonged torrential rain, heightening the risk of flooding and landslides across affected areas.
With maximum sustained winds of 175 mph (282 km/h), Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane, the highest classification on the Saffir-Simpson scale, and continues to intensify as it approaches landfall early Tuesday.
Authorities urge residents to take all precautions seriously, avoid low-lying areas, and follow evacuation orders as the storm threatens Jamaica and neighboring Caribbean nations.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is closely monitoring the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica and Haiti.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday said that last week's Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit its shores, caused damage to homes and key infrastructure roughly equivalent to 28% to 32% of last year's gross domestic product.
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