Hurricane Melissa advances toward Jamaica with 7 deaths in Caribbean and winds of 252 km/h Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Hurricane Melissa, classified as the strongest of the year, recorded seven deaths in the Caribbean as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Four victims occurred in Haiti and the Dominican Republic during its passage as a tropical storm, caused by landslides. Three deaths happened in Jamaica during preparations for the storm, involving tree branches and electrocution.
The storm is expected to hit Jamaica around 7 p.m. local time, with winds exceeding 252 km/h. Local authorities evacuated more than a thousand people to shelters. The phenomenon poses a risk of widespread destruction on the island.
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- Landslides killed three in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic.
- In Jamaica, victims were hit during tree pruning.
- One person remains missing in the affected areas.
Preparations in Jamaica
Residents reinforce structures with concrete blocks in places like Port Royal. Emergency teams distribute supplies in public shelters.
The Jamaican government declared a maximum alert state. Schools and businesses suspended activities since Monday.
Trajectory and intensity
Melissa intensified rapidly in the Caribbean Sea. Meteorologists record sustained winds above 252 km/h.
The category 5 classification indicates potential to demolish homes. Coastal areas face risk of severe flooding.
Experts project prolonged impacts, with recovery taking weeks to months. The island may become uninhabitable in central regions.
Hurricane history
Jamaica rarely receives direct impacts. Since 1988, only three hurricanes have hit the country directly.
The last significant event occurred in 2007. Data indicate an increase in the frequency of intense storms in the region.
Safety measures
Authorities advise avoiding pruning during strong winds. Power lines must be shut off preventively.
Shelters accommodate families with emergency kits. Medical teams remain on standby.
Meteorological projections
The hurricane’s center passes over the south of the island. Rainfall exceeds 300 mm in some areas.
Winds cause trees and poles to fall. Electrical infrastructure faces general interruptions.
Evacuations underway
More than a thousand people occupy official shelters. Volunteers assist in transporting elderly and children.
Coastal zones empty residences near the sea. Boats anchor in protected ports.
Hurricane Melissa continues northward after Jamaica. Monitoring proceeds via satellite and ground stations.
