Jamaica prepares for Melissa’s arrival as forecasts predict more than 72 hours of hurricane conditions and heavy rainfall.
Jamaica is bracing for Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and bring catastrophic flooding, with forecasts of up to 89 cm of rain across the region. The storm has already caused fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, prompting authorities to prepare over 650 emergency shelters in Jamaica and issue warnings for severe weather impacts.
