Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm
Summary
Hurricane Melissa hit eastern Cuba as a strong Category 3 storm. It caused severe weather threats, including heavy rain, potential flooding, and landslides in Cuba after impacting Jamaica. Thousands were evacuated, and there were deaths reported in the Caribbean.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near Chivirico as a Category 3 storm.
- It had sustained winds of 120 mph (193 kph) and was moving northeast.
- Over 185 mph (295 kph) winds were recorded when it hit Jamaica.
- Heavy rain, up to 20 inches, may lead to flooding and landslides in Cuba.
- Cuban provinces impacted include Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas.
- Seven deaths occurred in the Caribbean due to the storm: three in Jamaica, three in Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic.
- Jamaica reported significant damage, including power outages affecting over half a million customers.
- Cuba's President Díaz-Canel assured full efforts to protect lives and resources.
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