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Storm Melissa Moves On to Cuba After Devastating Jamaica
After wreaking havoc across Jamaica, the powerful Category 5 system known as Storm Melissa has now moved on to Cuba, bringing with it torrential rain, destructive winds, and widespread power outages. The storm, which left much of Jamaica in ruins just days earlier, continues to pose a serious threat to life and property across the Caribbean.
According to meteorologists, Melissa weakened slightly to a Category 4 hurricane as it made landfall on Cuba’s southern coast early Wednesday morning. Despite the downgrade, winds of up to 150 mph (240 km/h) and heavy rainfall have already caused catastrophic flooding in low-lying areas such as Santiago de Cuba, Granma, and Guantánamo provinces.
Cuban state media have reported mass evacuations, with more than 600,000 people relocated from coastal regions to government shelters. Emergency crews are on high alert as flash floods and mudslides threaten mountain communities. Authorities have also shut down major ports and suspended domestic flights until conditions improve.
Electricity blackouts have affected over a million homes, while fallen trees and debris have blocked several major roads, making rescue operations extremely difficult. Communication networks are also partially down in the eastern provinces, leaving many residents unable to contact loved ones.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel has urged calm and assured the public that emergency aid and military assistance are being deployed to affected regions. “Our priority is saving lives,” he said in a national address. “We will rebuild, but now we must protect our people from the continuing dangers this storm presents.”
Meanwhile, weather experts warn that Melissa is expected to track northwest, potentially threatening Florida or the Bahamas later in the week, depending on wind patterns and ocean temperatures. U.S. forecasters have already issued preliminary alerts for coastal regions, urging residents to stay informed.
As recovery efforts continue in Jamaica, and Cuba now faces the brunt of Melissa’s fury, international aid agencies are preparing for what could be one of the most destructive hurricane events in recent years. The full scale of the damage is yet to be determined, but early assessments suggest billions in losses and a long road to recovery for the Caribbean nations in the storm’s path.
Attached is a News article regarding storm Melissa moving on to Cuba
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