Hurricane Melissa

A rapid analysis of Hurricane Melissa’s trajectory and intensity has revealed that global warming played a significant role in making the storm more damaging. The findings suggest that climate change enabled the storm to intensify at a faster rate and grow more powerful than it would have in a non-warming...

The small seaside town of Black River, Jamaica, is slowly coming to terms with the extensive damage left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, a powerful storm that tore through the island, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. As residents and local authorities begin the arduous process of...

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa continues to climb, but authorities are still struggling to assess the full extent of the devastation, with many communities in Jamaica remaining cut off from the rest of the world. A week after the storm made landfall, officials have yet to reach dozens of...

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa continues to climb, but authorities still face significant challenges in assessing the full extent of the devastation. A week after the storm made landfall, dozens of communities in Jamaica remain cut off from the rest of the island, leaving officials scrambling to determine the...

The powerful Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa, has left a trail of destruction in western Jamaica, particularly in the small town of New River, where residents are now grappling with the aftermath of widespread flooding and a massive clean-up effort. The storm brought torrential rains, causing rivers to overflow and...

As Hurricane Melissa bears down on the island nation, Jamaica’s financial defenses are set to be put to the ultimate test. The government has been preparing for this moment, building a robust financial fortress to mitigate the impact of natural disasters like hurricanes. The comprehensive strategy includes a multi-layered approach,...

As Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean this week, it left a trail of destruction and broke records for rapid intensification, catching some meteorologists off guard. To better understand the dynamics behind this powerful storm, we spoke with a seasoned meteorologist to gain insights into the phenomenon. According to our...

As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba, the storm left a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly in Jamaica, where it wreaked havoc on infrastructure and severely disrupted internet services for the majority of the population. The powerful storm forced Cuba to undertake a massive evacuation effort, relocating approximately...

As Hurricane Melissa barrels its way across the Atlantic Ocean, Jamaica and Cuba are bracing for impact, with authorities warning of catastrophic winds and rain. The storm, which has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, is the most powerful to hit the Atlantic this year, prompting widespread evacuations. In Jamaica,...

As Hurricane Melissa approaches, Jamaica finds itself on high alert, with climate change exacerbating the island nation’s susceptibility to the storm’s potentially devastating impacts. The country’s geographical location and topography already make it prone to hurricane landfalls, but rising temperatures, sea levels, and changing precipitation patterns are amplifying the threats...

As Hurricane Melissa continues its westward trajectory, officials and residents across the Caribbean are bracing for impact, with Jamaica squarely in the storm’s sights. The Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 140 miles per hour, is expected to bring catastrophic conditions to the island nation, prompting widespread...