Caribbean Braces as Hurricane Melissa Causes Widespread Damage
Hurricane Melissa remains a powerful Category 3 storm as it moves north toward eastern Cuba,
after leaving widespread destruction across parts of the Caribbean. With intense winds,
heavy rainfall, and a broad impact zone, it is one of the strongest storms to affect the region in recent years.
Jamaica suffered the most severe damage. Violent winds ripped roofs from homes, toppled trees,
and destroyed fragile buildings, while torrential rain flooded roads and neighborhoods.
Emergency crews struggled to reach isolated areas as conditions rapidly deteriorated.