Watch: Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean; terrifying scenes of destruction emerge
Hurricane Melissa has devastated the northern Caribbean, claiming at least 49 lives, primarily in Jamaica and Haiti. The Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit Jamaica, caused widespread destruction and power outages. Rapid intensification, fueled by warm waters linked to climate change, is a major concern. International aid is now flowing into the affected nations.
Hurricane Melissa has devastated the northern Caribbean, claiming at least 49 lives, primarily in Jamaica and Haiti. The Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit Jamaica, caused widespread destruction and power outages. Rapid intensification, fueled by warm waters linked to climate change, is a major concern. International aid is now flowing into the affected nations. 
