hurricane melissa
India's Humanitarian Response: Jamaica and Cuba Express Gratitude for Critical Support After Hurricane Melissa
Nov 08, 2025 04:49 am CST
India has deployed substantial humanitarian aid to Caribbean nations devastated by Hurricane Melissa, with both Jamaica and Cuba publicly acknowledging the timely support. Approximately 20 tonnes of relief materials, including BHISHM Medical Trauma Units, generators, medical supplies, and essential items have reached affected regions, demonstrating India's commitment to international solidarity during this catastrophic disaster that has claimed dozens of lives and caused destruction estimated at nearly 30% of Jamaica's GDP.
Devastating Hurricane Melissa Claims Nearly 50 Lives Across Caribbean Islands: Climate Change Connection Revealed
Oct 31, 2025 04:30 pm CST
Hurricane Melissa has devastated multiple Caribbean nations with nearly 50 confirmed deaths across Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti. The catastrophic storm, made four times more likely by climate change according to researchers, has destroyed infrastructure and homes while displacing thousands. International aid efforts are underway as affected communities face extensive flooding and damaged communication systems, with Bermuda now in the hurricane's path.
Climate Change Quadruples Hurricane Melissa's Likelihood: Scientific Study Reveals Impact on Jamaica's Historic Storm
Oct 30, 2025 12:39 pm CST
New research from Imperial College London confirms human-induced climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely and significantly more intense, causing catastrophic damage to Jamaica estimated at $7.7 billion. Scientists warn that without reducing greenhouse gas emissions, similar extreme weather events will become increasingly frequent and destructive in the future.
Hurricane Melissa: The Unprecedented Atlantic Storm Breaking Records and Revealing Climate Change Impacts
Oct 29, 2025 03:48 pm CST
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica with record-tying 185 mph winds, defied meteorological norms by overcoming multiple factors that typically weaken major storms. Scientists attribute its extraordinary intensification to abnormally warm ocean temperatures, with water 2°C above average—500-700 times more likely due to climate change. This represents a growing trend of extreme Atlantic hurricanes, with 29% of Category 5 storms from the past 125 years occurring since 2016, demonstrating the direct connection between warming oceans and increasingly powerful tropical cyclones.
Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa: Historic Category 4 Storm Devastates Jamaica, Threatens Cuba
Oct 29, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful cyclone ever to hit Jamaica, has devastated the island with 185 mph winds before weakening slightly to Category 4 status as it advances toward Cuba's second-largest city. The storm has left St. Elizabeth parish underwater, damaged critical infrastructure, and cut power to over 500,000 Jamaican residents, with Cuban authorities evacuating 500,000 people as they brace for significant impact. Scientists link the hurricane's unusual intensity to warming ocean temperatures, highlighting the growing climate crisis facing Caribbean nations.
Influencer Faces Severe Backlash After Flaunting Jamaica Vacation During Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Oct 29, 2025 10:48 am CST
A social media influencer named Hannah Grubbs has sparked outrage online after posting videos about vacationing in Jamaica despite warnings about Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm threatening the island. Her insensitive remarks about the hurricane "messing with her vacation" led to significant criticism before she deleted the content, while Jamaican authorities urged residents to evacuate as the devastating storm made landfall.
Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Record-Breaking Winds and Flooding
Oct 29, 2025 08:23 am CST
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, causing extensive flooding, destroying infrastructure, and forcing thousands into shelters. The record-breaking hurricane has claimed seven lives across the Caribbean and is now heading toward Cuba, where mass evacuations are underway.
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.
US Military Relocates Caribbean Assets as Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica and Regional Operations
Oct 29, 2025 12:20 am CST
The US military has moved naval vessels and aircraft to safety as Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica. With seven Navy ships and F-35 jets deployed for counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, SOUTHCOM implemented weather safety protocols while maintaining mission readiness. The approaching hurricane may impact both the region and ongoing US anti-trafficking efforts.
Inside Hurricane Melissa: US Air Force Hurricane Hunters Capture Rare Footage of 2025's Strongest Storm
Oct 28, 2025 05:27 pm CST
US Air Force Hurricane Hunters successfully penetrated Hurricane Melissa, capturing extraordinary footage from inside the eye of 2025's most powerful storm. The mission collected vital meteorological data as the Category 5 hurricane approached Jamaica, showcasing the impressive "stadium effect" and unique wave patterns within the storm. With winds up to 282 kmph, Melissa is poised to become the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since record-keeping began in 1851, prompting mass evacuations and already causing casualties across the Caribbean.