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Hurricane Melissa remains a category four storm as it moves through the central Caribbean Sea, posing a threat to several of the region's island nations. teleSUR

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00:00Hurricane Melissa remains a Category 4 storm as it moves through the Central Caribbean Sea,

00:05posing a threat to several of the region's island nations.

00:09In this regard, according to the latest report by the Cuban Institute of Meteorology,

00:14Melissa has a maximum sustained wind of 230 kilometers per hour with even higher gusts,

00:20while its central pressure has reportedly decreased.

00:24The eye of the hurricane was located approximately 175 kilometers south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica

00:32and 425 kilometers south-southwest of Santiago de Cuba.

00:38It is forecast that in the next 24 hours, Melissa will continue its slow movement westward south of Jamaica

00:45and is expected to gradually tilt its trajectory north and northeast to approach Cuban territory on Tuesday

00:53through the seas south of its eastern region.

01:01In this context, in Cuba, rescue and salvage units, along with the Relentary Armed Forces,

01:08are getting ready to address any eventuality Hurricane Melissa may bring to the eastern region.

01:16Territorial defense councils are carrying out various operations to reduce the risk of flooding and landslides.

01:22Authorities are urging the people not to move, not to go out on the streets unless absolutely necessary.

01:30And public transportation services have been restricted as well.

01:34Meanwhile, the health sector has deployed medical brigades and services to evacuation centers and to secluded areas.

01:42Generally in cgas.

01:48That's a goal.

01:52It says.

Caribbean | Cat. 4 hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica, Cuba

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