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Millions of people in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean region are preparing for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to make landfall next Tuesday. The UN and various organizations have classified the situation as a “serious” threat, especially for those still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl just 16 months ago.
Melissa, which has reached Category 5 status, will become the most powerful hurricane of the year and puts approximately one million people at risk. Necephor Mghendi, head of the delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, noted that extreme conditions, such as heavy rain and devastating winds, are expected.
Anne-Claire Fontan, a tropical cyclone specialist at the World Meteorological Organization, expressed her deep concern about the anticipated impact in Jamaica, even suggesting the possibility of “total structural failure.” Sustained winds have been reported at speeds of up to 280 kilometers per hour, and rainfall could reach alarming figures, with estimates of up to 700 millimeters in a single month.
The threat of flash flooding and landslides is high, and a storm surge is anticipated along Jamaica’s southern coast, where waves could reach heights of three to four meters. Although the hurricane is moving slowly at about six kilometers per hour, its impact is considered imminent and devastating.
Coastal communities, already facing economic difficulties, are seeing this new phenomenon threaten their recovery efforts. Many families, who are just beginning to rebuild their homes after Beryl, find themselves in danger again. Mghendi stressed the urgency of taking preventive measures, such as evacuating communities and building shelters, to save lives.
Regarding preparedness measures, UN agencies have activated anticipation mechanisms in Cuba and Haiti, allocating four million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund to ensure the availability of food and water in the region. The IFRC has secured sufficient supplies in Jamaica to assist 800 families and is ready to send more aid to a total of 60,000 households in a short time.
As the world watches Melissa’s path, a collective and supportive response is expected to help affected communities face this dangerous situation and its consequences.
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via: MiMub in Spanish
