Hurricane Melissa latest: Storm batters Cuba with 120mph winds after Jamaica declared disaster area
Hurricane Melissa slams into Cuba amid warning of ‘life-threatening storm surge’
- Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Cuba early on Wednesday with sustained winds of 120 mph, following its devastating impact on Jamaica.
- The storm was the strongest ever recorded to hit Jamaica, striking with winds of up to 185 mph.
- Around 735,000 people were evacuated from their homes in eastern Cuba, with President Miguel Diaz-Canel warning of significant damage.
- In southwestern Jamaica, the parish of St. Elizabeth was left 'underwater', and over 500,000 residents were without power.
- Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness reported extensive damage to hospitals, residential and commercial properties, and road infrastructure, anticipating potential loss of life despite no confirmed deaths.
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