EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 4 MIN
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, strongest storm in a century
from SBS News In Depth
Hurricane Melissa, a rare and powerful Category Five storm, is bearing down on Jamaica, threatening to be the island’s worst hurricane in more than a century. With winds near 280 kilometres an hour and up to a metre of rain forecast, the storm could cause catastrophic flooding. Authorities warn that the entire island is at risk, with Cuba and the Bahamas also in Melissa’s path later this week.
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Hurricane Melissa, a rare and powerful Category Five storm, is bearing down on Jamaica, threatening to be the island’s worst hurricane in more than a century. With winds near 280 kilometres an hour and up to a metre of rain forecast, the storm could cause catastrophic flooding. Authorities warn that the entire island is at risk, with Cuba and the Bahamas also in Melissa’s path later this week.
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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, strongest storm in a century
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