Wednesday, October 29, 2025-Roaring across the Caribbean, Hurricane Melissa unleashed violent winds and relentless rain over Jamaica, toppling power lines, uprooting trees, and leaving thousands without electricity.
Coastal towns bore the brunt of the storm, as waves slammed against seawalls and rescue teams battled flooded streets. Meteorologists described Melissa as “rapidly intensifying,” with its trajectory now veering toward eastern Cuba and potential landfall by late Wednesday.
Across social media, scenes of destruction and survival poured in from Kingston to Montego Bay — residents capturing flooded homes, submerged vehicles, and communities uniting in emergency shelters.
The Jamaican government has declared a state of emergency in several parishes, while international relief organizations are mobilizing in anticipation of Cuba’s impact. Many online voices have praised local authorities for swift evacuations, though frustration simmers over power outages and delayed aid in rural regions.
As Melissa churns northward, attention shifts to how Cuba’s infrastructure will withstand the storm’s force and whether it could strengthen further over warm Caribbean waters. Regional climate experts warn that such intense storms may become the new normal amid rising ocean temperatures. The aftermath in Jamaica serves as a grim reminder of the urgency to reinforce climate resilience across island nations.
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