Kingston, Jamaica, Oct 28, 2025 (AFP) - Historically strong Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica

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2025-10-28

Rising floodwater and extreme winds hit Jamaica Tuesday as the Caribbean island braced for imminent landfall of Hurricane Melissa and officials pleaded with residents to take shelter. The Category 5 storm, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record and the largest ever to hit Jamaica, gathered pace as it closed in. "Last chance to protect your life," said the US National Hurricane Center mid-morning. "This is an extremely dangerous an......

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