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Powerful Hurricane Melissa Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Caribbean, Threatens Bermuda
30 Oct
Summary
- Hurricane Melissa slams northern Caribbean, heads towards Bermuda
- 25 deaths confirmed in Haiti, 4 in Jamaica
- Melissa downgraded to Category 2, but still packing 105 mph winds
On October 30, 2025, Hurricane Melissa slammed through the northern Caribbean, leaving a path of high winds and destruction from Jamaica to Cuba and Haiti. The powerful storm, which was downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane, is now seen picking up speed as it churns across the open ocean towards Bermuda.
Authorities across the region have confirmed 25 deaths in Haiti, including 10 children, and 4 deaths in Jamaica. The storm also pummeled the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, with the government evacuating nearly 1,500 people as a precaution.
In Bermuda, residents are preparing for Melissa's arrival, expected by the evening of October 30th. The government has closed the causeway and announced the closure of schools and ferries on Friday as a safety measure.
