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A slow-moving but deadly hurricane is inching towards Jamaica, threatening to unleash torrential rains and destructive winds on the Caribbean island.Hurricane Melissa, which early on Monday was upgraded to a category five storm – the maximum strength – is expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Meteorologists warn that Melissa’s slow pace means it is set to dump torrential rain on affected areas for longer, increasing the risk of deadly flooding and landslides. n18oc_crux
Last Updated: October 28, 2025, 01:00 IST
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