Hurricane Melissa Brings Catastrophic Storm Surge to Caribbean
A category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Melissa, tore through parts of the Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday night, bringing with it winds of up to 185mph that destroyed homes and left 90% of buildings in the town of Black River severely damaged.
The worst-hit areas were western Jamaica, where widespread devastation was reported. Roughly three-quarters of the country lost power, while at least 19 people have been confirmed dead. The cleanup efforts were hampered by subsequent thunderstorms, making it even more challenging for rescue teams to reach affected areas.
As Melissa continued its northward journey, it made landfall in Cuba as a category 3 storm, bringing winds of up to 120mph and torrential rains. Meanwhile, Haiti was severely affected by flash floods and landslides, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people.
The storm's trajectory took it towards Bermuda and the Bahamas, where residents are bracing themselves for potential damage. Melissa is expected to transition into a post-tropical system as it moves into the Atlantic Ocean.
Separately, Cyclone Montha brought catastrophic flooding to south-east India, with the state of Andhra Pradesh being heavily affected. Authorities evacuated 38,000 people from low-lying areas ahead of the storm and reported widespread damage, including flooded farmland and destroyed homes. The estimated damage totals $603 million.
In Vietnam, torrential rains have caused devastating flooding, affecting homes, farmland, and UNESCO world heritage sites in Hue and Hoi An. The country has reported over 10 fatalities, with eight people still missing. Authorities have evacuated residents and tourists, while over 40,000 houses have been inundated with water.
A category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Melissa, tore through parts of the Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday night, bringing with it winds of up to 185mph that destroyed homes and left 90% of buildings in the town of Black River severely damaged.
The worst-hit areas were western Jamaica, where widespread devastation was reported. Roughly three-quarters of the country lost power, while at least 19 people have been confirmed dead. The cleanup efforts were hampered by subsequent thunderstorms, making it even more challenging for rescue teams to reach affected areas.
As Melissa continued its northward journey, it made landfall in Cuba as a category 3 storm, bringing winds of up to 120mph and torrential rains. Meanwhile, Haiti was severely affected by flash floods and landslides, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people.
The storm's trajectory took it towards Bermuda and the Bahamas, where residents are bracing themselves for potential damage. Melissa is expected to transition into a post-tropical system as it moves into the Atlantic Ocean.
Separately, Cyclone Montha brought catastrophic flooding to south-east India, with the state of Andhra Pradesh being heavily affected. Authorities evacuated 38,000 people from low-lying areas ahead of the storm and reported widespread damage, including flooded farmland and destroyed homes. The estimated damage totals $603 million.
In Vietnam, torrential rains have caused devastating flooding, affecting homes, farmland, and UNESCO world heritage sites in Hue and Hoi An. The country has reported over 10 fatalities, with eight people still missing. Authorities have evacuated residents and tourists, while over 40,000 houses have been inundated with water.
They're like monsters destroying lives and homes 
. I feel so bad for the people in Jamaica and Haiti who lost loved ones and their homes. And India and Vietnam are getting hit too 
. It's crazy how quickly they can bring so much damage and destruction 
. We gotta keep an eye on these storms and support those affected by them 
. The cleanup efforts are already super tough with more thunderstorms coming in... ugh, can't even imagine the challenges rescue teams face 
Still, so many lives lost & homes destroyed...can't believe it's already back to back disasters in the Atlantic & beyond 
Climate change is real and it's getting worse. We need to take action and support each other during times like these 
anyway, my heart goes out to those affected, hope everyone stays safe 
the $603 million damage in india's andhra pradesh? that's a lot of cash 
but you can't put a price on lives 
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& Cuba 
And Vietnam's struggling with torrential rains, UNESCO sites are underwater 
knocked out power to like 75% of the country 
... Haiti got slammed with flash floods 
that killed at least 30 ppl 
The Atlantic is next on its list 
... and Vietnam's flooding situation is getting worse by the hour 
... we need to keep an eye on these storms! 
. like, what about south-east india? $603 million in damage, 38k people evacuated... meanwhile melissa is just making landfall in cuba 
. And the flash floods in Haiti? 
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and cuba. the thought of those 90% damaged buildings in black river is just heartbreaking 
. and now they're heading towards bermuda and the bahamas? 
️. I'm worried about those people who lost their homes and livelihoods. And it's not just the Caribbean, I saw on the news that south-east India is also getting hit hard 
. It's like the world is being hit with one storm after another 
️. Can't we just have a break from all this chaos? 
. It's like we're not doing enough to prepare for these disasters or something. And what about the cleanup efforts? Like, they're still trying to deal with one storm before another hits? It's a never-ending cycle of destruction 
. btw, have u ever noticed how some storms seem to bring people together, like in the case of Jamaica's neighbors comin' to lend a hand? 
Like, we can't just sit back and wait for these storms to come our way. We gotta do something to prevent them or mitigate the damage when they happen 