The government of Jamaica has issued dire warnings about the potential for mass destruction if Hurricane Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, mobilising emergency services and urging residents to prepare for the storm’s impact. The alert describes the hurricane as one of the most serious threats the island has faced in recent years.
Jamaican authorities have already begun evacuating vulnerable coastal communities and securing critical infrastructure. Meteorological forecasts suggest Melissa could unleash heavy rainfall, wind gusts and storm surges, elevating the risk of flooding and widespread damage across the region today.
