Kingston, Jamaica, Oct 28, 2025 (AFP) - 'Catastrophic' hurricane slams Jamaica with fierce winds and rain

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Hurricane Melissa ripped up trees and knocked out power after making landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as one of the most powerful hurricanes on record, inundating the island nation with rains that threaten flash floods and landslides. The destructive storm struck Jamaica with ferocious sustained winds clocking 185 miles (300 kilometers) per hour on its deadly march across the Caribbean. "This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation......

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