Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica and Cuba, Intensifies Due to Warming Waters
ReutersNovember 5, 20251 min9,607 views
7 connectionsΒ·9 entities in this videoβHurricane Melissa's Impact on Jamaica
- π Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island, caused widespread devastation in Jamaica.
- ποΈ The historic storm demolished homes, knocked down numerous trees, and washed out roadways, leaving residents to assess the damage.
- π₯ Residents described the experience as terrible and violent, with many weeping due to the destruction.
Hurricane Melissa's Path Through Cuba
- β‘ After impacting Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa roared into eastern Cuba, weakening to a Category 3 storm.
- π The storm made landfall near Santiago with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, causing significant flooding in rural areas.
- πΉ Footage showed torrents of water rushing through roads and people navigating flooded streets.
Broader Caribbean Impact and Climate Connection
- β οΈ While reports of fatalities surfaced in Haiti, the full extent of casualties in Jamaica and Cuba was not immediately released.
- π Meteorologists noted that Melissa ranked as the third most intense hurricane observed in the Caribbean.
- π‘οΈ Scientists link the intensification and increased frequency of hurricanes to warming ocean waters caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
- ποΈ The storm was expected to weaken further after crossing Cuba but remained a dangerous hurricane heading towards the Bahamas.
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