Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa: Cleanup efforts under way as death toll rises

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful ever recorded, tore through the Caribbean, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key factor behind the storm’s intensity.

31 October 2025

Earth News

Could storms like Melissa become more common as the planet warms?

Experts estimate that Melissa was about 10 per cent stronger because of climate change.

31 October 2025

Climate

How did Hurricane Melissa become a 'beast of a storm'?

When Melissa came ashore, it tied strength records for Atlantic hurricanes making landfall, both in wind speed and barometric pressure, a key measurement used by meteorologists.

29 October 2025

Jamaica

Streets flood in Kingston as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with winds up to 295 km/h, the strongest in 174 years. Streets in Kingston were flooded and power cuts hit a third of the island. Officials warn of a four-metre storm surge as Melissa heads toward Cuba.

29 October 2025

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa: Striking photos as storm makes landfall in Jamaica

Fierce winds ripped roofs from buildings, and massive boulders crashed down onto roads, cutting off access across the region.

28 October 2025