Published: Oct 27, 2025, 17:08 IST | Updated: Oct 27, 2025, 17:08 IST
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica, signaling a major escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Jamaican authorities have issued urgent warnings and evacuation alerts as the National Hurricane Center forecasts further strengthening — potentially turning Melissa into one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit Jamaica in recent history.