Start Here Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica
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Oct 29, 2025 Ike Egiachi, an ABC correspondent reporting from Kingston, gives an alarming account of Hurricane Melissa as a Category 5 storm wreaks havoc in Jamaica. He details severe flooding, power outages, and the challenges of rescue efforts. Meanwhile, Jordana Miller sheds light on the renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza, discussing their implications for the fragile ceasefire. Elizabeth Schulze dives into how artificial intelligence is driving significant layoffs at big companies like Amazon, warning about the jobs most at risk.
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How Hurricanes Intensify Rapidly
- Hurricanes gain strength from warm water and low pressure, which can escalate rapidly if a storm stalls offshore.
- Melissa intensified into a Category 5 as it hovered near Jamaica, producing unprecedented landfall impacts.
On-The-Ground Report From Jamaica
- Ike Egiachi reported from Kingston after Melissa, describing 185 mph winds and massive rainfall up to 40 inches in mountains.
- He documented washed-out roads, collapsed bridges, 13-foot storm surges, and thousands left without power.
Storm Track And Ongoing Risk
- After landfall Melissa weakened to about Category 2 but remained a threat as it moved toward Cuba and the Bahamas.
- Officials warned nearby islands not to underestimate the storm despite some local areas experiencing lower winds.
