Your World Tonight Melissa hits Jamaica, Amazon layoffs, epic World Series game, and more
Oct 28, 2025
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Jamaica Hit By Historic Category 5 Storm
- Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds near 300 km/h and historic destructive potential.
- Officials and residents warn recovery may take months or years and many are without power or shelter.
Local Witness Describes Immediate Devastation
- Everil Christian described seeing sea level come over a wall and said, 'we are in serious trouble.'
- Local scenes included palm trees bent to right angles and roofs ripped away as floodwaters swallowed streets.
Diaspora Watches And Mobilizes Support Remotely
- Canadians with ties to Jamaica watched anxiously from afar, sharing videos and messages as loved ones faced the storm.
- Community groups in Canada mobilized mental health support while families checked in across cities.