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29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall after pummeling Jamaica. The storm caused widespread damage, flooding, and landslides, and was blamed for seven deaths in the Caribbean. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez reported that 735,000 people had been evacuated, and authorities warned of a potentially catastrophic impact on the island's severe economic crisis.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Cuba, Jamaica, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, National Hurricane Center • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, ranking among the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. With maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, it tied with Hurricane Dorian and the 1935 Labor Day hurricane for the strongest landfall on record. Melissa's minimum central pressure of 892 millibars also tied it with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. The storm's strength was measured by both wind speed and pressure, with only a few other hurricanes, such as Gilbert and Wilma, recording similar or more extreme values.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Atlantic Ocean, U.S. National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Dorian • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, bringing catastrophic winds and heavy rainfall, causing widespread destruction and power outages. The storm is expected to continue its path over Jamaica and southeastern Cuba, potentially affecting 1.5 million people. The Jamaican government had warned of catastrophic damage, and the Prime Minister stated that the country's infrastructure could not withstand a Category 5 hurricane. The storm has already caused seven deaths in the Caribbean, and the U.S. State Department has issued natural disaster travel alerts for several countries in the region.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Cuba, National Hurricane Center, Category 5 • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba after devastating Jamaica, bringing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and rainfall of 10 to 20 inches. The storm had previously intensified to a Category 5, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year. The article also touches on other news stories, including the US government's shutdown and its impact on federal food aid, as well as various international news stories.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Cuba, Jamaica, National Hurricane Center, Haiti • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing severe flooding and damage after devastating Jamaica. The storm is responsible for seven deaths across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Jamaica's Prime Minister declared the country a disaster area, and relief efforts are underway. Melissa is expected to move through the Bahamas and potentially threaten Bermuda before dissipating in the open Atlantic.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approaches the island. The couple arrived in Montego Bay just before evacuation orders were issued, and the airport was subsequently boarded up with all outgoing flights canceled. Hurricane Melissa is forecast to be the strongest hurricane in Jamaica's history, with sustained winds of 175 mph, and officials are warning of life-threatening flash flooding, landslides, and widespread damage. The Bishops have moved to a shelter and are praying for their safety and the safety of others. The last time Jamaica faced a hurricane of a similar magnitude was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, which caused significant damage and loss of life.
Entities: Kasydee Bishop, Hunter Bishop, Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Montego Bay • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Thousands of British tourists in Jamaica were forced to hunker down in their hotels as Hurricane Melissa passed over the island, bringing winds of up to 185mph. The storm, described as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history, caused widespread destruction and flooding. Some tourists, like David Rowe, paid thousands of pounds to fly their families back to the UK early, criticizing the UK government's response as 'too late'. Others, like Andrew Tracey and Shantell Nova Rochester, shared their experiences of the hurricane, describing the fear and uncertainty they felt. The UK Foreign Office urged British nationals to follow local guidance and register their presence to receive updates.
Entities: Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, UK, British tourists, Andrew Tracey • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
One year after the devastating Valencia floods that caused hundreds of deaths, survivors remain angry and despairing over the authorities' response to the disaster. The regional government's handling of the emergency has been heavily criticized, with many feeling abandoned and betrayed. Investigations have centered on whether deaths could have been prevented if authorities had acted more quickly to warn the population. The national government's delegate for Valencia has accused the regional governor of mishandling the disaster and has testified in an ongoing case. Thousands have protested in the streets, calling for the governor's resignation.
Entities: Valencia, Torrent, Spain, Amparo, Isabel • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica with top sustained winds of 185 mph. The storm caused widespread damage, flooding, and landslides, and was blamed for seven deaths in the Caribbean. Cuba's president warned of a lot of work to do and potential worsening of the country's severe economic crisis. The hurricane was forecast to move into the Bahamas later Wednesday.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Cuba, Jamaica, Chivirico, U.S. National Hurricane Center • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica with Category 5 strength winds. The storm caused widespread damage and flooding in Jamaica, with reports of downed trees, power lines, and extensive flooding. At least seven deaths were reported in the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica, three in Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic. The storm was expected to continue into the Bahamas, bringing life-threatening flooding and landslides. Cuban President Díaz-Canel assured that the government would spare no resources to protect the population, but warned that the storm could worsen the country's severe economic crisis.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Cuba, Jamaica, US National Hurricane Center, Michael Brennan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Storm chaser Matthew Cappucci, a senior meteorologist with MyRadarWX, got airsick while reporting live from a flight through Hurricane Melissa, a powerful storm with winds reaching 185 mph. Despite vomiting on-air into a can, Cappucci assured viewers he was fine shortly after. He later took to social media to joke about the incident, saying his TV career had 'peaked' but that the experience was 'worth it 10 fold'.
Entities: Matthew Cappucci, MyRadarWX, Hurricane Melissa, X, New York Post • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba after causing catastrophic damage in Jamaica, where it hit as a Category 5 storm with 185 m.p.h. winds. The storm left a swath of destruction, knocking out communications and power, and causing widespread flooding and landslides. Cuba evacuated nearly 750,000 people ahead of the storm's arrival, with forecasters warning of potentially catastrophic floods and landslides. The U.S. Navy also evacuated personnel from its base at Guantánamo Bay.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Cuba, Jamaica, Miguel Díaz-Canel, Guantánamo Bay • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm, made landfall in Jamaica, causing widespread destruction, flooding, and landslides. The storm is considered one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history and is expected to linger over Jamaica for hours before heading towards Cuba. The Jamaican government declared the country a disaster area, with over 530,000 people without electricity and 15,000 in storm shelters. The storm's impact is expected to be catastrophic, with the US National Hurricane Center warning of 'total structural failure' near the path of Melissa's centre.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Cuba, Desmond Mckenzie, Andrew Holness • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851, made landfall on Tuesday, causing catastrophic damage and loss of life. The storm brought winds of up to 185mph and torrential rains, knocking out power lines, cutting off the internet, and demolishing buildings. The death toll is still unknown, but seven deaths have been reported across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica. The Jamaican government has estimated that 1.5 million people could be affected, with 50,000 potentially displaced. The storm is expected to continue its path towards Cuba, where over 700,000 people have been evacuated.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
