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Colombian President Petro Claims Hurricane Melissa Is 'Defending The Caribbean' From U.S. Forces

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed Hurricane Melissa, which has made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, is helping defend the Caribbean from the pressure campaign being carried out by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan regime

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‘Storm of the century’: record-breaking Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica and heads for Cuba

Minister says parish of St Elizabeth is ‘under water’ and that families were trapped in their homes in the community of Black River in western Jamaica

The Guardian - UK

"Catastrophic" Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Jamaican officials confirmed 3 storm-related deaths on Monday evening, before the hurricane made landfall.

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Watch live: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Jamaica is hit by most violent storm in its history

Watch a live view of Hurricane Melissa making landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday (28 October).

The Independent UK

Tourists on hotel lockdown among thousands of Britons at risk as Storm Melissa batters Jamaica

All of Caribbean islands airports shut as world’s strongest storm of year so far set to make landfall

The Independent UK

What to know about Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, threatens Jamaica with damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash floods

The Independent UK

Hurricane Melissa: a visual guide to the storm devastating Jamaica and Cuba

Melissa slams into Cuba while lingering over Jamaica as the Bahamas braces to be next

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Watch Air Force fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa as experts warn 'storm of the century' will be catastrophic for Jamaica

The U.S. Air Force's "Hurricane Hunters" have flown inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, capturing eerie footage of the historic storm that has caused widespread devastation in Jamaica.

LiveScience

Brits locked down in hotels as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica

A crisis centre has been set up ready to help Britons on the Caribbean island.

Evening Standard

Hurricane Melissa: British nationals in Jamaica told to register presence as ‘storm of century’ closes in

Around 5,000 British nationals thought to be on the island which is currently bracing for a category 5 hurricane

The Independent UK

Satellites watch Category 5 Hurricane Melissa ahead of record-breaking landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made a record-breaking landfall in Jamaica, and satellites are monitoring the situation.

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Jamaica flight delays continue and package holidays cancelled following Hurricane Melissa

Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages.

Euronews

The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is close to making landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the island in the 174 years since records began

The Independent UK

Jamaican prime minister implores public to shelter from Hurricane Melissa as some refuse evacuation

Jamaica's prime minister implored residents to evacuate as Hurricane Melissa began lashing the island with violent gusts on Monday (October 27) as it approached landfall.

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British holidaymaker stranded by Hurricane Melissa describes ‘undercurrent of panic’ in Jamaica

A British holidaymaker trapped in Jamaica has described how there is an "undercurrent of panic" on the island as Hurricane Melisaa is set to make landfall on Tuesday (28 October).

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa – and what should I do if I’m trapped on holiday there?

The Jamaican government has closed its international airports until further notice

Evening Standard

British tourists in Jamaica prepare for strongest storm on record

All of the island’s international airports have been closed until further notice.

International Business Times UK

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Melissa? Hurricane In Jamaica Now Considered Most Powerful In History

Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.

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Hurricane Melissa LIVE: Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century' with 'catastrophic' impact

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is hurtling towards Jamaica and is expected to make landfall soon

The Guardian - AU

US prepared to send aid to storm-hit Jamaica – as it happened

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Hurricane Melissa to batter Jamaica as the island's strongest storm on record in almost 2 centuries

Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago

The Independent UK

Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica

The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain

The Independent UK

‘Monster’ eye of Hurricane Melissa swirls on path to Jamaica

Satellite imagery shows the “monster” eye of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm recorded this year, that is currently hurtling towards Jamaica.

The Independent UK

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump ‘would love’ third term, RBA chief hints at rate hold, Hurricane Melissa threatens mayhem in Jamaica

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