OrionTimes Global News Desk
Jamaica is reeling after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds peaking at 185 mph (295 km/h), slammed into the island, the most powerful hurricane ever recorded there.
At least seven deaths have been confirmed across the Caribbean, with rescue and recovery operations ongoing. Damage reports describe widespread flooding, infrastructure collapse, blocked roads, uprooted trees, and mass power outages.
Evacuation centers overflowed as residents fled coastal and low-lying zones. Authorities warn that landslides and additional flooding remain possible as rains continue.
Meteorologists say Melissa is yet another sign of intensifying storm systems in a warming climate. Across the Caribbean, where past disasters still strain economies, the storm underscores the urgent need for reinforced climate adaptation and global support.
Post a Comment
Join the conversation!
Have insights, corrections, or questions about this news story? Drop your comment below. We value civil, fact-based discussion.