Hurricane Melissa, category 5, struck Jamaica with speeds of nearly 300 km/h, becoming the most powerful storm recorded in the Atlantic basin.

Hurricane Melissa has struck Jamaica as a devastating category 5 storm, reaching speeds of nearly 300 km/h, according to information provided by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). This hurricane has matched the 'Labor Day' hurricane of 1935, thus becoming the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history and in the 21st century. Images posted online show the town of Black River in southwestern Jamaica before the hurricane's impact, highlighting the intensity and scale of the meteorological phenomenon. The devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa has raised significant concerns among authorities and residents in the area.