Hurricane Melissa unleashes fury: Strongest storm of 2025; Caribbean on edge
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds nearing 280 km/h, is threatening Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and storm surges. The "potentially catastrophic" cyclone underwent explosive intensification due to exceptionally warm ocean waters. Authorities have ordered evacuations and closed airports as the storm inches closer to the island's southern coast.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds nearing 280 km/h, is threatening Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and storm surges. The "potentially catastrophic" cyclone underwent explosive intensification due to exceptionally warm ocean waters. Authorities have ordered evacuations and closed airports as the storm inches closer to the island's southern coast.
