Hurricane Melissa lashes Caribbean, raises flood threat

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Karl Sexton | Timothy Jones AP, AFPOctober 26, 2025 at 05:34 PM

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Hurricane Melissa, having reached hurricane strength with winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), is approaching Jamaica after causing at least four deaths and widespread flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The storm has destroyed nearly 200 homes in the Dominican Republic and disrupted water supply for over half a million people. Forecasters predict rapid intensification, potentially leading to catastrophic flooding and landslides across the northern Caribbean region through Monday. Southeast Cuba is also expected to receive significant rainfall. Scientists attribute the increasing intensity of such storms to global warming caused by human activities.

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Southeast Cuba 40% US 50% US National Hurricane Center (NHC) ×260% Dominican Republic ×370% Haiti ×470% Jamaica ×380% Hurricane Melissa ×7100%

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Jamaica

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