Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful of the 2025 Atlantic season, made landfall as a Category 5 in Jamaica, causing widespread devastation and prompting a disaster declaration. It subsequently struck Cuba as an 'extremely dangerous' Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, leading to over 750,000 evacuations. The storm has resulted in at least seven fatalities across the Caribbean and is expected to bring significant flooding to the Bahamas, underscoring severe regional disruption.
Hurricane Melissa, designated the most powerful of the 2025 Atlantic season, has caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean. It made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica, leading to the entire island being declared a disaster area, and subsequently struck Cuba as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 mph, prompting the evacuation of over 750,000 people. The immediate human toll includes at least seven hurricane-related fatalities reported across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The storm's trajectory also indicates a high probability of 5 to 10 inches of heavy rain and significant flooding in the southeast Bahamas, extending the scope of regional disruption. While no specific corporate entities are identified, the extensive physical damage, mass displacement, and loss of life across multiple Caribbean nations imply significant regional economic disruption. This event will necessitate substantial recovery and reconstruction efforts, potentially straining local government resources and impacting regional stability.
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