What is the current status of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean?

Hurricane Melissa has weakened but continues to pose a threat to the Caribbean nations, with authorities urging residents to remain vigilant.

How did Hurricane Melissa impact the Bahamas?

The Bahamas evacuated nearly 1,500 people from vulnerable areas, one of the largest operations in the country's history, as the hurricane caused significant disruption.

What is the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean?

The hurricane has caused widespread destruction, including tearing apart homes and buildings, uprooting trees, and leaving tens of thousands without power in countries like Cuba and Jamaica.

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Powerful Hurricane Melissa Leaves Destruction Across Caribbean

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Summary

Hurricane Melissa reported winds of 165km/h, causing coastal flooding
Bahamas evacuates nearly 1,500 people, one of the largest operations in its history
Widespread damage reported across the Caribbean, including in Cuba and Jamaica

Powerful Hurricane Melissa Leaves Destruction Across Caribbean

On October 30th, 2025, Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean region. According to the US National Hurricane Centre, the storm was reported to have sustained winds of 165km/h as of 9:00 GMT on Thursday.

The hurricane has caused significant disruption, particularly in the Bahamas, where authorities evacuated nearly 1,500 people from vulnerable areas in what officials described as one of the largest operations in the country's history. While the Bahamas has since lifted hurricane warnings for the central and southern islands, as well as the Turks and Caicos, the Minister of State for Disaster Risk Management, Leon Lundy, has urged residents to remain vigilant, stating that "even a weakened hurricane retains the capacity to bring serious devastation."