Melissa now a Category 5 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica

Oct 27, 2025 - 08:00
Melissa now a Category 5 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica
A palm tree is shown above the roof a building, bent by a strong wind on a cloudy day.

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength on Monday as it neared Jamaica, with up to 76 centimetres of rain and a life-threatening storm surge.