On November 4, 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica’s southern coast as a Category 5 hurricane, unleashing sustained winds exceeding 185 mph (295 km/h). The storm carved a destructive path across the island, leaving behind a trail of devastation and triggering international emergency response.
Key Impact Zones
- St. Elizabeth Parish: Initial landfall zone, suffered catastrophic wind damage and coastal flooding.
- Manchester & Clarendon: Experienced widespread power outages and infrastructure collapse.
- Kingston: Heavy rainfall and flash flooding overwhelmed drainage systems, prompting mass evacuations.
Storm Surge & Rainfall
- Coastal surge reached 12–15 feet, inundating low-lying communities.
- Rainfall totals exceeded 30 inches in some regions, causing landslides and river overflows
Emergency Measures
- Jamaican authorities declared a national disaster, activating shelters and relief operations.
- International aid arrived within 24 hours, including medical teams, food supplies, and rescue units.
- The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) coordinated regional support.
Climate Signals
Meteorologists noted Melissa’s rapid intensification as a sign of warming ocean temperatures, linking the storm’s power to broader climate trends. Experts warn that such superstorms may become more frequent in the Caribbean basin.
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