Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 29 Oct 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Jamaica woke up to widespread destruction after Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in its history, hit the island with winds of 298 km/h. About 75% of the country is without power, and several towns are flooded. Montego Bay was split in two by rising waters, while western areas like St Elizabeth were left under water. Homes, hospitals, and farms have been badly damaged. Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared a national disaster and warned of “devastating impacts.” Communication lines are down, and rescue teams are struggling to reach trapped families as fears of casualties grow.
