Hurricane Melissa: A Record Landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday, bringing powerful winds and rain as a category five hurricane. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported this as one of the most significant hurricane landfalls ever recorded in the Atlantic basin.

The strength of Hurricane Melissa has placed Jamaica on high alert, with authorities warning residents to take necessary precautions as devastation looms. The scale of the hurricane raises fears of widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

As the storm moves inland, emergency services have been mobilized to address the effects, focusing on vulnerable areas to mitigate the impact on the population. The coming days are crucial as communities brace for what's expected to be a severe natural disaster.