LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Melissa
Summary
Tropical Storm Melissa moved through the Caribbean, posing risks of floods and landslides in Jamaica and Hispaniola, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located. An elderly man died in Haiti due to a fallen tree, and five people were injured in flooding. Jamaica and Haiti are preparing for the storm, which could become a major hurricane.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Melissa is passing through the Caribbean Sea.
- Jamaica and the southwestern part of Haiti have hurricane and tropical storm warnings.
- The storm caused a fatal accident in Haiti when a tree fell during the storm.
- Melissa is expected to strengthen and may become a major hurricane by the weekend.
- Jamaica is preparing shelters and taking preventive measures.
- The Dominican Republic has closed schools and businesses in regions under alert.
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening floods and landslides.
- The U.N. allocated $4 million to assist vulnerable people in Haiti before the storm.
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