A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of Cuba and Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in both countries. The storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread flooding to these regions.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported that Hurricane Melissa's maximum sustained winds are around 115mph, with higher gusts expected. The storm is currently located about 230 miles south of the central Bahamas, and is forecast to weaken as it crosses Cuba through the morning, before making its way across the southeastern or central Bahamas later on Wednesday.
Residents in affected areas have been warned to remain sheltered and to prepare for power outages and disruptions to communication networks. The Jamaican government has declared a state of emergency, while Cuban authorities have mobilized 2,500 electric line workers to begin recovery efforts immediately after the storm passes through.
The hurricane is expected to have a significant impact on Jamaica, with widespread damage reported in various parts of the island. The country's prime minister, Andrew Holness, has declared the island a "disaster area" and has warned residents to remain vigilant.
In Cuba, the storm has caused widespread power outages and flooding, with reports of damage to homes and infrastructure. The government has mobilized its emergency services to respond to the situation.
The United Nations is planning an airlift of 2,000 relief kits to Jamaica from a supply station in Barbados once air travel is possible.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported that Hurricane Melissa's maximum sustained winds are around 115mph, with higher gusts expected. The storm is currently located about 230 miles south of the central Bahamas, and is forecast to weaken as it crosses Cuba through the morning, before making its way across the southeastern or central Bahamas later on Wednesday.
Residents in affected areas have been warned to remain sheltered and to prepare for power outages and disruptions to communication networks. The Jamaican government has declared a state of emergency, while Cuban authorities have mobilized 2,500 electric line workers to begin recovery efforts immediately after the storm passes through.
The hurricane is expected to have a significant impact on Jamaica, with widespread damage reported in various parts of the island. The country's prime minister, Andrew Holness, has declared the island a "disaster area" and has warned residents to remain vigilant.
In Cuba, the storm has caused widespread power outages and flooding, with reports of damage to homes and infrastructure. The government has mobilized its emergency services to respond to the situation.
The United Nations is planning an airlift of 2,000 relief kits to Jamaica from a supply station in Barbados once air travel is possible.
people need to be super careful and stay inside till it passes by Cuba is already dealing with so much damage 
flooding everywhere and power outages too 
Jamaica's prime minister Andrew Holness sounds like a total boss for declaring the island a disaster area though 
hope everyone gets through this okay 
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I'm actually kinda relieved that some countries are getting this warning now 
, so they can prepare for the storm. It's crazy how fast these storms can form and hit, right? 
And I think it's awesome that the Jamaican government is declaring a state of emergency early on – that way, people will be better prepared for the worst-case scenarios 
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. It just goes to show that even in tough times, there are still people looking out for each other 
. And let's not forget about all the amazing folks working behind the scenes to help with recovery efforts – like those electric line workers in Cuba, who are already mobilized and ready to go 
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. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a smooth recovery in both Jamaica and Cuba! 
Cuba & Jamaica got hit by hurricane Melissa already and now the UN is tryin to help out with some relief kits 
2000 kits ain't gonna make a difference but its better than nothin', I guess. I remember when Katrina hit New Orleans back in 2005, it was like a war zone for real. How did we not learn from that? All these years later and we still got hurricanes wreakin havoc on islands 
. A lesson here: no matter how tough things seem, we're stronger together 
the UN airlift is a great idea tho - can't wait to hear about how it all plays out 
Hurricane Melissa is like a superpower weather phenomenon & I feel for all those people in Cuba & Jamaica! They gotta deal with strong winds & heavy rain, which means lots of flooding & damage to homes & infrastructure... poor thing 
. And what's up with all these relief kits being airlifted from Barbados? Like, how are they gonna get them down safely? 
. Cuba and Jamaica are already dealing with power outages and flooding, now the UN has to step in? Like, who doesn't see this coming? It's always the poor countries that get hit the hardest by these storms. And 2,000 relief kits? That's not even close to enough for all the people affected. I mean, what's the point of airlifting aid if it's just going to be a drop in the bucket? 
I hope those emergency services in Cuba can get a grip on things fast, 'cause I don't wanna see too many people sufferin' for this. 
we should be doin' more to support each other in times of need 
my heart goes out to all those affected by this hurricane 
️. Cuba and Jamaica are like two beautiful countries that don't deserve this kind of pain 
. I'm keeping all those who are struggling my thoughts and sending lots of positive vibes 
. and the fact that there are over 2k workers being sent to cuba after the storm is actually kinda impressive, but also super worrying about how many people need help in the first place 
. Anyway, hope everyone in Cuba and Jamaica stays safe! 
. It's amazing what one small act of kindness (or in this case, organization) can do for someone in need