Hurricane Melissa: A Powerful Storm Hits the Caribbean – Level 2

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm, the highest level, as it passes through the Caribbean. The hurricane is currently approaching Jamaica and is expected to be the most powerful storm ever recorded in the country’s history. It has sustained winds of over 290 km per hour and is carrying a massive amount of moisture, which could result in over 90 centimeters of rain. This heavy rainfall is predicted to cause coastal flooding of up to 4 meters. The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has issued a warning to the public and ordered the evacuation of the most vulnerable areas. An estimated 50,000 people could be left homeless due to the extensive damage. After hitting Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa is expected to weaken slightly to a Category 4 storm before it reaches the southern coast of Cuba. In response, Cuban authorities have ordered the evacuation of 900,000 people to ensure their safety.

New Words:

1. Hurricane: A very large and powerful storm with high-speed winds that forms over warm ocean waters.
Example: The city prepared for the hurricane by boarding up windows.

2. Evacuation: The act of moving people from a place of danger to a safer place.
Example: The government ordered an evacuation of the coastal town.

3. Damage: Physical harm that is done to something, reducing its value or usefulness.
Example: The earthquake caused a lot of damage to the buildings.