JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hurricane Melissa Explodes in Strength, Poses Peril for Jamaica.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sullivan, Brian K.; Squires, Scott; Hui, Mary 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Hurricane Melissa, which has intensified to a Category 4 storm with winds reaching 150 miles per hour and is expected to become a Category 5 hurricane. Forecasters warn of catastrophic impacts, including severe flooding and landslides in Jamaica, where over 800 shelters have been opened and air travel has been disrupted. Economic losses in Jamaica could reach $14 billion, with additional damages anticipated in Cuba and the Bahamas. The storm's slow movement is expected to exacerbate flooding, and recovery efforts may be hampered by damage to infrastructure and reduced foreign aid. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188909360
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