‘Dangerous new reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says

Melissa caused widespread devastation when it struck Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane on October 28, with winds up to 300km/h. Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Every aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by the climate crisis, a team of scientists has found.

Melissa caused widespread devastation when it struck Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane on October 28, with winds up to 300km/h.