Hurricane Melissa Batters Caribbean, Sparking Urgent Political Response Amid Crisis

Hurricane Melissa, a devastating tropical cyclone, wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica, leading to urgent political responses amid rising casualties and destruction.

• Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in over 150 years, has devastated Jamaica, resulting in power outages across most of the country.
• The storm has left at least 30 people dead, with the true toll still uncertain as authorities assess the damage throughout the Caribbean, including Cuba and Haiti.
• As Hurricane Melissa intensified on the Saffir–Simpson scale, it prompted emergency responses and heightened concerns over climate changes impact on future hurricanes in the region.