Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a ”disaster zone.” He has urged caution, saying the impact of the storm could be catastrophic.
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Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit the Atlantic Ocean, has moved from Jamaica towards Cuba. In Cuba, 700,000 homes have been evacuated due to the risk of the storm.
People in the risk area have been evacuated. International media outlet BBC quoted Cuba's 'National Hurricane Center' as saying, 'This storm will soon make landfall in Cuba.'
Three dead in Jamaica
Three people have died in Jamaica, the BBC reported. The death toll is expected to rise. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a 'disaster area'. He has urged caution, saying the impact of the storm could be catastrophic.
The storm is said to be a 'Category 5', meaning it is very fast. Due to this, landslides have caused great damage. Trees have fallen and electricity and internet have been disrupted in many places.
The speed of this storm was measured at 185 miles per hour (295 kilometers) near the coastal city of New Hope. “There is no infrastructure in this area that can withstand a Category 5 storm,” said Prime Minister Andrew Holness, adding that rebuilding is challenging.
