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Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica in late October (Level A1) — black bird on tree branch during daytime

Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica in late OctoberCEFR A1

28 Oct 2025

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Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Conrad Guthrie, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
82 words
  • Melissa moves across the central Caribbean in late October.
  • Jamaica gets warnings from the weather office on October 20.
  • The met office website shows "Too Many Requests" a week later.
  • Many people share photos and updates on WhatsApp.
  • Parliament debates readiness and some opposition MPs walk out.
  • The Prime Minister declares Jamaica a "threatened area".
  • A hurricane warning is issued on October 24.
  • Flooding starts in some communities and animals move to other places.
  • Three people die and 13 people get injured.

Difficult words

  • hurricane — A strong storm with high winds.
  • affect — To have an influence on something.
    affecting
  • people — Human beings in general.
  • worried — Feeling anxious or concerned.
  • strong — Having great power or force.
  • rain — Water drops that fall from clouds.
  • talk — To speak or converse with someone.
  • share — To give part of something to others.
  • move — To change position or place.

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Discussion questions

  • How do people prepare for storms in your area?
  • What do you think about using social media during emergencies?
  • Why is it important to share information in a storm?

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