Storms
As the Category 5 storm made landfall on the Caribbean island, fierce winds and torrential rain brought widespread destruction, leaving at least seven deaths in its wake. The Jamaican government declared the island a disaster area, warning residents of the catastrophic flash floods, landslides, and structural failure predicted for buildings
Storm damage
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record, has brought destruction and chaos to parts of Jamaica. The category four storm made landfall with winds reaching nearly 300 kilometers per hour, causing widespread damage and power outages. At least seven deaths have been reported in Jamaica, Haiti, and the
Climate change
As the Caribbean island of Jamaica grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Category 5 storms on record, the world's poorest countries are left to face the harsh reality of increased vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Island nations have been warning for years about the
Disaster victims
As Jamaica faces its most destructive storm in decades, Orlagh Kilbride, an Irish expatriate living in Kingston with her family, is anxious for their safety and worried about the impact on their new home in Treasure Beach. With winds nearing 295kph, torrential rain, and widespread destruction, Jamaica is bracing for
Storms
Cyclone Montha is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm with winds of up to 110kmph. Although Bengal may escape heavy rain, the Met office and disaster management authorities will remain alert even
Rain
Tropical Storm Melissa is slowly moving through the central Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and landslides to southern Haiti and Jamaica. Forecasters warn that the storm could strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane, with maximum sustained winds expected to reach up to 140
Disaster relief
Seven months after a tornado ravaged northeastern Arkansas, the town of Cave City is still struggling to recover, with residents taking on the burden of a $300,000 bill after the Trump administration denied their requests for Federal Emergency Management Agency aid. Mayor Jonas Anderson has been forced to go
Disaster relief
Seven months after a tornado ravaged northeastern Arkansas, the town of Cave City is still struggling to recover, with residents taking on the burden of a $300,000 bill after the Trump administration denied their requests for Federal Emergency Management Agency aid. Mayor Jonas Anderson has been forced to go
Weather
Sydney experienced a sudden and dramatic change in weather on Friday afternoon, with a storm front moving rapidly across the NSW coastline, bringing heavy gusts, hail, and power outages to large parts of the state. The Bureau of Meteorology issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several regions, including Sydney, the Blue
Weather
Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted to return to Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 18, with the severe weather threat expected to materialize later in the day. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather for the southern portion of Illinois, with a marginal risk for the rest
Weather
Anthony Albanese is under pressure to deliver "concrete outcomes" from his meeting with President Donald Trump next week, with the opposition leader Sussan Ley challenging him to secure assurances on the Aukus review, trade tariffs, and critical minerals. The Labor government has downplayed prospects of immediate outcomes, but
Weather
Residents in the Geelong region are being warned to take necessary precautions and prepare for another potentially destructive storm season, with volatile weather expected to hit as early as Thursday. Emergency services are urging locals to "tie down trampolines," clear gutters, and trim back trees to prevent damage
