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Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes in history, created devastation

Jamaica's historic Black River lies destroyed after Hurricane Melissa's 185mph winds left catastrophic damage and claimed at least 19 lives across the island.

Jamaica contributes barely anything to global carbon emissions, yet has been rocked by devastation that could take it decades to recover from, reports Maira Butt

Days of torrential rain and flooding from Hurricane Melissa have devastated parts of the Caribbean, displacing families and disrupting essential services across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Footage from a NOAA satellite taken Oct. 28 shows Melissa’s deadly spin as it moves across the Caribbean.

Relief efforts have begun in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.

People of Jamaican coastal town described as storm’s ground zero are traumatised and desperate for help

When a hurricane strikes, the first images we see are of roofs ripped off, trees uprooted and streets turned into rivers. But the psychological toll is just as real, and it often lasts far longer than the physical damage. In countries such as Jamaica, each storm hits communities that are…

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica this week near the coastal town of Black River, which the government has described as “ground zero.”

Human-caused climate change is making major hurricanes like Melissa much stronger, faster and ultimately more life-threatening

While Hurricane Melissa has caused destruction in the Atlantic, forecasters have been keeping an eye on developments in the UK