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31-10-2025
Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the town of Black River as the country's 'ground zero' of damage from Hurricane Melissa. The storm made landfall on Tuesday with 185 mph winds, causing widespread destruction and at least 19 deaths. BBC Verify's Nick Beake analyzed footage and photos of the damage, revealing flooded streets, inundated cars, and tangled power lines. The article highlights the severity of the hurricane's impact on Jamaica, with Black River being one of the worst-hit areas. The storm's aftermath has left a trail of destruction, with search and rescue efforts ongoing.
Entities: Jamaica, Black River, Andrew Holness, Hurricane Melissa, BBC • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, resulting in at least 49 deaths. In Jamaica, 19 people have died, and many communities are marooned with no access to aid, electricity, or water. The Jamaican government is struggling to reach affected areas, with some regional airports still not fully operational. International aid is pouring in, with the World Food Programme, US State Department, and UK government pledging support. The hurricane made landfall as a category 5 storm, packing winds of up to 185 mph. The situation remains dire, with many thousands desperate for aid and thousands more displaced in Haiti and Cuba.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Dana Morris Dixon • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with the death toll nearing 50. The storm made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, causing catastrophic damage and flooding. The governments of affected countries are mobilizing resources to provide emergency relief, with the US State Department offering assistance to Cuba. The storm is expected to weaken and become a post-tropical low by the time it reaches Bermuda.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Bermuda • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, causing at least 28 deaths and widespread destruction. The storm made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane and caused catastrophic flooding in Haiti. Cuba evacuated over 735,000 people, and the US State Department has pledged humanitarian assistance to affected countries. The storm is now heading towards Bermuda, which is under a hurricane warning.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, devastated Jamaica, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Satellite images show the extent of the damage, with towns reduced to rubble and farmlands flooded. At least four people died in Jamaica, with over 25,000 displaced and 77% of the island without power. The storm also affected Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with at least 23 and one death reported, respectively. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, with aid groups mobilizing to provide assistance.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Caribbean, Haiti, Dominican Republic • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
U.S.-based aid groups are rushing to provide support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread destruction and devastation. The storm left tens of thousands in shelters, 490,000 homes and businesses without power, and over 130 roads blocked by debris. At least four deaths were reported in Jamaica. Nonprofit organizations, including Project DYNAMO and Global Empowerment Mission, are mobilizing to bring in supplies and provide aid to those affected. Many volunteers, including those from the Jamaican diaspora community in south Florida, are contributing to the relief efforts.
Entities: Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, U.S., Project DYNAMO, Global Empowerment Mission • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa devastated the Jamaican town of Black River, leaving widespread destruction and desperation in its wake. The storm surge flooded parts of the community, killing at least two people and displacing hundreds. Residents are struggling to cope with the aftermath, with many losing their homes and livelihoods. The town's infrastructure is severely damaged, with debris-filled roads and destroyed buildings. Emergency responders are gradually arriving to provide aid, but the situation remains dire, with residents pleading for shelter, food, and clothing.
Entities: Black River, Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Britney Samms, St. Elizabeth Police • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the northern Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica and Haiti, before heading towards Bermuda. The storm's death toll has risen to 49, with at least 19 confirmed deaths in Jamaica and 25 in Haiti. The hurricane made landfall in southwestern Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, causing extensive damage and power outages. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, and relief efforts are underway. The storm is expected to pass near Bermuda, prompting precautionary measures.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Bermuda, Cuba • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa caused widespread destruction in Jamaica, with 185mph winds and heavy rainfall leaving a trail of devastation across the island. Satellite images reveal the extent of the damage, with houses and businesses destroyed, infrastructure inundated, and crops flooded. The storm made landfall on the southwest coast, affecting an estimated 400,000 people and causing an estimated £5.8bn in damages, over a third of Jamaica's GDP. The government has appealed for aid, including vegetable seeds to help farmers replant crops.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Kingston, Black River, St Elizabeth Parish • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
A study by Imperial College London found that climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely and increased its intensity. The category 5 hurricane caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. Researchers estimated that climate change boosted the hurricane's wind speed by 7% and that a weaker hurricane would have been 12% less damaging in a world without climate change. The study's authors warned that such storms will become more devastating if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Imperial College London, Climate change, Global warming • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica, with 19 deaths confirmed and many more feared dead. The relief effort is intensifying, but many communities are still desperate for help. The article follows the story of Sheree McLeod, an admin assistant at a primary school that has been converted into a makeshift shelter for 16 people. McLeod is pleading for help, citing a lack of emergency teams and communication. The article describes the devastating impact of the hurricane, with widespread destruction, flooding, and power outages. As the relief effort continues, many are still in need of assistance, with some people sleeping in chairs and on wooden desks due to a lack of blankets and clothing.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Sheree McLeod, Kingston, Lacovia • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
The UK government has chartered flights to help transport British nationals out of Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. Up to 8,000 holidaying British citizens are in Jamaica, with 50,000 dual nationals on the island. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is working closely with travel companies to restore flights and has urged travellers to contact their airline or travel provider first to see if commercial options are available. The chartered flights will prioritize those who are most vulnerable, such as those with medical needs and children. The UK government has also announced £2.5m in emergency humanitarian funding to assist recovery efforts in the Caribbean.
Entities: UK, Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, British nationals, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
A Texas family, celebrating a birthday at Beaches Negril, a Sandals resort in Jamaica, rode out Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on the island's west coast. Despite the storm's ferocity, the resort's staff maintained a sense of normalcy and provided excellent service, including delivering food to rooms and helping with cleanup efforts after the storm. The family, led by travel adviser Alicia Rampy, was impressed by the staff's resilience and compassion. The hurricane caused significant damage to parts of Jamaica, but Sandals reported no injuries among its staff or guests across eight resorts.
Entities: Alicia Rampy, Beaches Negril, Sandals, Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Jamaica has developed a sophisticated financial plan to respond to natural disasters, which will be put to the test by Hurricane Melissa. The country's finance minister, Fayval Williams, stated that the government has created a multilayered financial fortress, including national disaster funds, insurance pools, and catastrophe bonds. The plan is designed to handle different levels of disasters and provide financial support for emergency needs and reconstruction. Analysts say that while the plan is robust, it may not be enough to cover the full extent of the damages, which could reach between $2 billion and $8 billion.
Entities: Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Fayval Williams, World Bank, Keenan Falconer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread devastation in Jamaica and Haiti, with the death toll nearing 50. The storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, bringing sustained winds of 185mph, and has since moved past Bermuda, packing winds of 100mph. Relief efforts are underway in Jamaica, with workers clearing roads and reaching isolated areas. The British government has chartered flights to the island to aid British nationals. The storm is expected to significantly weaken on Friday.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Bermuda, Cuba • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. The storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday night, bringing winds of up to 185mph and causing at least 19 deaths. The hurricane continued northwards, affecting Haiti and Cuba, with at least 30 people killed in Haiti due to flash floods and landslides. The storm is expected to transition into a post-tropical system as it moves into the Atlantic. Meanwhile, Cyclone Montha caused significant damage in south-east India, and prolonged torrential rain led to severe flooding in Vietnam, resulting in at least 10 deaths and widespread destruction.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Caribbean • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has devastated the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica and Haiti, leaving at least 40 people dead. The storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday and is now headed for Bermuda as a strong Category 2 hurricane. The full extent of the damage and casualties is still emerging.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Caribbean, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
