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Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Satellite View of Hurricane Melissa

Handout photo dated on October 28, 2025 shows Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central pressure of 892 hPa, Melissa already ranks among the most intense hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin. On that day, at 15:55 UTC, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured a vivid view of hurricane Melissa's eye just a few hours before it made landfall on the southern coast of Jamaica. Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 4

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 3

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

A man tries to remove fallen branches caused by the Hurricane Melissa in Kingston, Jamaica, on Oct. 28, 2025. At least seven people were killed across the northern Caribbean as category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday on the southwestern coast of the island of Jamaica, according to local media reports. Photo by Jamaica Observer/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a gas station damaged by the Hurricane Melissa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. At least seven people were killed across the northern Caribbean as category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday on the southwestern coast of the island of Jamaica, according to local media reports. Photo by Jamaica Observer/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows large waves caused by the Hurricane Melissa in St. Thomas, Jamaica. At least seven people were killed across the northern Caribbean as category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday on the southwestern coast of the island of Jamaica, according to local media reports. Photo by Jamaica Observer/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamaica: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 2

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings 2

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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Dominican Republic: Red Alert Issued as Tropical Storm Melissa Approaches

Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Atlantic and approached the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, October 21, bringing heavy rain and causing flash flooding in several areas. The government placed several provinces under a red alert and ordered the suspension of classes and reduced working hours for Wednesday and Thursday.