Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Devastates Jamaica and Cuba

Hurricane Melissa's Impact on Jamaica

• 🌪️ Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Jamaica with wind speeds of 185 miles per hour.
• 🌊 The storm caused widespread flooding and destruction, with officials describing St. Elizabeth parish as "underwater."
• 💡 Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power, and the resort city of Montego Bay saw roofs torn off buildings.

Storm's Path Through Cuba and Casualties

• 🇨🇺 After weakening, the storm proceeded to strike Cuba, causing significant damage.
• 💔 A total of seven deaths have been reported: three in Jamaica, three in Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic.

Rebuilding and Future Forecast

• 🛠️ Millions of people now face the daunting task of digging out and rebuilding their communities.
• 📉 The storm is now forecast to weaken further as it moves northeast across the Atlantic Ocean.