Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica under red warning – lives in danger!

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica under red warning – lives in danger!

A severe hurricane is just around the corner: Hurricane “Melissa” has gained strength in the Caribbean and is approaching Jamaica with wind speeds of up to 120 km/h. Loud PZ News A hurricane warning has already been issued for Jamaica. This comes with Prime Minister Andrew Holness's strong recommendation to stay safe and follow the authorities' instructions.

The storm system moving northwest could be classified as a major hurricane on Sunday. The forecast is ominous: life-threatening floods and landslides are expected, particularly in eastern Jamaica, where up to 300 mm of rain could fall. Similar amounts of rain are also expected for southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which are already suffering the consequences of heavy rainfall. There have already been three deaths due to flooding in Haiti, while one person also lost his life in the Dominican Republic, reported volcanoes.net.

Evacuations and emergency shelters

The Jamaican government responded quickly: almost 900 emergency shelters were set up to bring vulnerable citizens to safety. Kingston Airport will be closed Saturday evening to accommodate upcoming extreme weather conditions. Residents of vulnerable coastal areas are urged to seek higher ground to protect themselves from possible storm surges and other risks.

Meanwhile, the US hurricane center has issued an urgent warning that the risk of floods and landslides is increasing. Heavy rains are also expected in the region for western Jamaica, southern Hispaniola, Aruba and Puerto Rico. Authorities are preparing for a possible serious emergency as the weather phenomenon continues to develop.

Hurricane season 2025 and its challenges

A look at the hurricane season shows that it regularly takes place between June 1st and November 30th. The months from August to October are particularly intense Holiday feeling explained. A higher likelihood of intense hurricanes is forecast this year, which is particularly worrying given rising ocean temperatures. With the potential extreme weather there will also be massive economic impacts on the Caribbean islands, which are heavily dependent on tourism and agriculture.

Preparing for such weather phenomena is crucial to minimizing the destruction caused by hurricanes. The local government has already taken measures to raise awareness among the population and is increasing investments in emergency plans and disaster technologies.

The coming days will be crucial and all eyes will be on the developments of Hurricane Melissa. Stay safe and pay attention to the weather reports.