Synopsis
One of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record made landfall in Jamaica with 185mph winds. Category 5 Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction as it ripped through the Caribbean.
- Programme: BBC News
- Episode: Hurricane Melissa: The Storm That Hit Jamaica
- Channel: BBC News
- Broadcast year: 2025
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