Anderson Cooper 360 "Storm Of The Century" Strikes Jamaica; Cuba Next
Oct 29, 2025
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Melissa Is A Wide-Ranging Monster Storm
- Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 and remained a major threat even after weakening over mountainous terrain.
- The storm threatens eastern Cuba, the Bahamas, and Bermuda with extreme winds, storm surge, and catastrophic rainfall.
Damage Concentrated In Western Parishes
- Jamaica's western and northern parishes took the brunt of the damage with severe flooding and infrastructure loss.
- Communications and gas access broke down, complicating aid delivery and recovery efforts.
Mobilize Recovery Immediately After Storm
- Andrew Holness said recovery efforts would begin quickly, with electricity and telecom restoration starting in the east the next day.
- He urged mobilization to clear roads, restore connectivity, and provide food, medicine, and temporary shelter.
