Hurricane Melissa intensifies to category 5 and heads for Jamaica

"Many communities will not survive the flooding," official says.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-10-27

Jamaica is now on high alert as Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a category 5 major storm, prompting officials to urge residents to seek immediate shelter. We just got the news that airports have been closed and emergency centers opened across the island to prepare for potential devastation. Authorities warn that low-lying areas are particularly at risk and that flooding could isolate communities and damage infrastructure. The slow-moving storm is expected to affect neighboring islands as well, with residents urged to follow evacuation orders as the situation develops. What do you think about this? Of course, if you want to learn more details, you can do so in the video below or at the following link. Go!

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