Tropical Storm Melissa, soon a hurricane, brings death, floods to Caribbean
Summary
Tropical Storm Melissa has caused four deaths and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it heads towards Jamaica. The storm is moving slowly, which could lead to severe flooding in the northern Caribbean, especially Jamaica and Haiti. Emergency preparations are underway as the storm could bring heavy rains and strong winds in the coming days.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Melissa has killed four people so far.
- The storm is expected to become a hurricane by late Saturday or Sunday.
- Jamaica could face hurricane conditions for more than 72 hours.
- Up to 89 centimeters (35 inches) of rain may fall in some areas of Haiti.
- Emergency shelters are being set up in Jamaica, and airports will close when a hurricane warning is issued.
- In the Dominican Republic, almost 200 homes are damaged, and over half a million people lost access to water.
- More than two dozen communities in the Dominican Republic are isolated due to flooding.
- The United States National Hurricane Center forecasted heavy rain for Jamaica and southern Haiti through Tuesday.
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