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Powerful Hurricane Melissa Wreaks Havoc in Jamaica, Threatens Cuba and Bahamas
29 Oct
Summary
- Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in Jamaica's history, hits the island with 185 mph winds
- At least 7 people killed, widespread destruction, and thousands displaced
- Storm heads towards Cuba and Bahamas, expected to be even more destructive
On 2025-10-29T00:22:24+00:00, Hurricane Melissa, described as the "storm of the century," made landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic force. The powerful hurricane, packing 185 mph winds, swept in from the Atlantic, leaving a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean island.
The storm has claimed at least 7 lives so far, flattening homes, cutting off communities, and sparking widespread flooding. Dubbed the most powerful storm in Jamaica's history, Melissa fell just 5 mph short of the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. The Jamaican government had ordered evacuations from high-risk areas and closed all airports, but officials fear thousands have ignored the warnings.
