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3. Hurricane Melissa Strikes With Historic Force

Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 storm, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale, is threatening Jamaica. With sustained winds of 225 km/h, torrential rainfall, and a high risk of flooding and landslides. The island is under red alert, with parts of the capital, Kingston, already submerged and mass evacuations underway.

This extreme weather event reflects a troubling trend: tropical storms are becoming more intense and unpredictable as global temperatures rise.