Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica: wind speeds now reach almost 300 kilometers per hour – UN expects “catastrophic situation”

Hurricane Melissa has approached 240 kilometers from the Jamaican capital Kingston and is expected to make landfall with devastating force in a few hours. Wind speeds have now reached up to 297 kilometers per hour. The island is already being ravaged by the hurricane’s outer rain bands, causing fallen trees and landslides. 3 deaths have already been reported. Read all about the hurricane in our live blog.

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