Hurricane Melissa Brings Havoc to the Caribbean: Cuba Prepares for Impact
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes, is set to hit eastern Cuba after devastating Jamaica with severe winds and rain. Cuba has evacuated over 700,000 people, anticipating catastrophic damage. The storm has already caused fatalities and significant destruction in the Caribbean.
As Hurricane Melissa heads towards eastern Cuba, authorities brace for one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. After wreaking havoc on Jamaica, the storm is feared to cause catastrophic damage upon its landfall early Wednesday morning.
Cuban officials have evacuated over 700,000 people in preparation for Melissa's impact, with a Category 4 storm warning issued for several provinces. The US National Hurricane Center reports the storm's sustained winds at 215 kph, threatening severe rain and a significant storm surge in affected areas.
The Caribbean has already seen extensive devastation, with seven fatalities reported and infrastructure heavily damaged. As the storm approaches, regional governments mobilize resources for emergency relief and recovery efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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