Hurricane News

Senator Morris Dixon announced that small in-Ministry recognition activities would be allowed, but rental of external venues for Christmas parties is prohibited.

Leptospirosis is a very common disease that often spreads following hurricanes or natural calamities which cause flooding across.

Preliminary assessments show that Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage to Jamaica’s economy, with 41% of the destruction affecting residential buildings, 33% impacting infrastructure, and 21% related to non-residential buildings.

The Beechcraft King Air turboprop took off around 10:14 a.m. but crashed minutes later, narrowly missing nearby homes.

The Sandals foundation has been helping the residents across Jamaica since hurricane melissa destroyed Jamaica and caused widespread damage throughout communities.

After finding shelter in a Jamaican town, he was reunited with his family, bringing them immense relief.

St. Elizabeth’s field hospital treated 50 patients in 24 hours as mobile clinics expand across affected parishes.

The facility includes a surgical operating room, intensive care unit (ICU), obstetric ward for maternal care, and an emergency room (ER).

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew said the donation reflects St Kitts and Nevis’ solidarity with Jamaica as it recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Around 19 people, including one pregnant teen, have lost their lives, and several others remain missing in different communities due to Category 5 natural disaster.

She was at her two-bedroom wooden house in Waterworks, Petersfield, which collapsed during Hurricane Melissa, killing her along with other 18 people in Jamaica.

Motorists had to wait for long hours as they made their way home after purchasing fuel.

Original on-ground reporting and expert analysis on why Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica beyond past storms like Gilbert and Ivan.

Tropical Storm Jerry is set to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves across the Gulf Coast, with winds of 65 mph and a tropical storm watch in effect for the northern Leeward Islands.

This tropical disturbance will be named as Tropical Wave Fernand, if it strenghthens to a tropical depression.

NHC has stated in a recent social media statement that Category 5 Hurricane Erin is expected to grow even bigger in size as it moves from the Northern Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Erin is predicted to become the first named hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, as it moves quickly towards west.

As stated by NEMA, Hurricane Sophia which is the first predicted hurricane of 2025 hurricane season is expected to strenghthen to Category 5 later today.

Category 4 Hurricane Erick has ravaged Western Oaxaca with 125 mph Winds Before Weakening.

The Tropical Storm has been strenghthening rapidly and is expected to become the second hurricane of the 2025 Hurricane season.