Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica: Personal Experiences and ChallengesCEFR A2
28 Oct 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Conrad Guthrie, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Hurricane Melissa is now a serious storm in Jamaica. People are worried about strong winds and rain. Emma and Candice, who live in different parts of Jamaica, share their experiences using WhatsApp. They discuss the situation at home and how they feel.
On social media, the government's updates are helping people stay informed. Jamaica's electricity company is getting support from workers from other countries to help during the storm. Many people are preparing for possible problems like power outages and flooding.
Difficult words
- hurricane — A strong storm with powerful winds.
- storm — A heavy rain or wind event.
- prepare — To get ready for something.preparing
- experience — What someone goes through or feels.experiences
- update — New information about a situation.updates
- support — Help or assistance provided.
- inform — To give information to someone.informed
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Discussion questions
- How do you think people feel during a hurricane?
- Why is it important to stay informed during a storm?
- What can people do to prepare for strong storms?
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