Jamaica is holding its breath as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island with unprecedented fury. The Category 5 storm—packing winds over 160 mph—could make landfall within hours, triggering mass evacuations and nationwide emergency protocols. 🚨
Supermarkets resemble ghost towns 🛒, coastal roads are deserted, and families are reinforcing homes with sandbags and plywood. "This isn’t just another storm—it’s a monster," said one Kingston resident, echoing the anxiety felt across the island.
Meteorologists warn Melissa could surpass 2004’s Hurricane Ivan, which caused $7 billion in damage. The storm’s path threatens to disrupt tourism hotspots like Montego Bay and Negril, where resorts have suspended operations indefinitely. 🌴
CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports that emergency shelters are at 80% capacity, with officials urging remaining residents to seek safety immediately. 💡 Pro tip: Follow Jamaica’s Office of Disaster Preparedness for real-time updates.
As the Caribbean holds its collective breath, global climate experts point to Melissa as further evidence of intensifying hurricane patterns. Could this be the new normal? Stay tuned for updates. 📡
