Cuba Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Storm Damage
- The storm caused widespread damage including flooded areas (St.
Here’s a summary of the news article about Hurricane Melissa:
Key Points:
* Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica on October 28,2025. The storm caused widespread damage including flooded areas (St. Elizabeth parish “underwater”), power outages (over 500,000 residents without power), damage to infrastructure (hospitals, roads, homes, businesses), adn downed trees.
* Potential Loss of Life: While no confirmed deaths were promptly reported,Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness expects “some loss of life” due to the storm’s intensity and damage. There were also reports of deaths during storm preparations and a disaster coordinator suffering a stroke.
* Intensity: Melissa is considered the third most intense hurricane observed in the Caribbean, following Wilma (2005) and Gilbert (1988).
* Impact on Infrastructure: Montego Bay airport was heavily damaged with inundated seating areas, broken glass, and collapsed ceilings.
* Climate Change Link: The article notes that scientists believe hurricanes are intensifying faster due to warming ocean waters caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Caribbean leaders are calling for reparations from polluting nations.
* Rebuilding Efforts: Prime Minister Holness vowed to rebuild Jamaica “even better than before.”
* Storm Path: After Jamaica, Melissa was heading towards the Bahamas and Cuba.