Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica: The Caribbean country Jamaica is in the grip of severe Hurricane Melissa these days. Many houses were destroyed, roads were damaged and power supply was disrupted in most areas.
Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa has caused massive devastation in Jamaica. This is being said to be the most dangerous and powerful storm ever. This Category-5 storm wreaked havoc in Jamaica in which 8 people have died so far. Due to the storm, power supply has come to a standstill in about 77% of the areas, due to which people are facing a lot of problems. The maximum damage caused by this storm was in the south-west and north-west parts, where houses, trees and electric poles fell due to strong winds and heavy rains.
Devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa
According to officials, many houses have collapsed and roads have collapsed in Jamaica due to Hurricane Melissa. There has been heavy waterlogging in many areas, due to which people are facing a lot of trouble. This storm hit the coast of Jamaica at a speed of 185 miles i.e. about 295 kilometers per hour, which is one of the fastest Atlantic storms ever. The NHC has warned that even though Hurricane Melissa is now gradually weakening, there will still be a risk of severe flooding and mudslides in many areas of the Caribbean. Its biggest impact is being seen in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti. Here strong winds and torrential rains have disrupted life. According to local officials, relief and rescue operations are going on continuously, but the relief teams are facing a lot of problems due to power failure, mobile network collapse and closure of roads.
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Teams working to provide relief and help
Government teams are working to provide relief and help in the affected areas. Experts say that the effect of climate change is clearly visible in this storm, because at this time the sea temperature is about one degree higher than normal. The warm water of the sea gives more strength to the storm.