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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica's Most Powerful Storm in 174 Years Causes Catastrophic Damage
Oct 29, 2025 01:43 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, made landfall in Jamaica as the strongest hurricane to hit the island in 174 years. The fifth most intense Atlantic basin hurricane on record brought catastrophic winds, flooding and landslides to Jamaica before heading toward Cuba, triggering mass evacuations throughout the Caribbean and leaving seven dead across the region.
Schools Shut, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Ragasa Heads To Hong Kong, China
Sep 24, 2025 04:13 am CST
Hong Kong and parts of southern China were on high alert early Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with powerful winds and lashing rain, forcing Chinese authorities to shut down schools and businesses in at least 10 cities.