Cuba

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm that previously caused significant damage in Jamaica, is now approaching Cuba. The hurricane has brought catastrophic flooding, winds up to 295 km/h, and landslides to the Caribbean region. In response, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has ordered over 700,000 people to evacuate to safer areas as the storm heads towards Santiago de Cuba. This event highlights the vulnerability of coastal regions in the Caribbean to extreme weather conditions, underscoring the need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.