Hurricane Melissa has left a path of destruction across the Caribbean in one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic. With wind speeds reaching 185 mph, Melissa became the strongest hurricane to ever hit Jamaica, knocking out power, flooding towns, and claiming dozens of lives.<br /><br />This 1-minute video breaks down how Melissa rapidly intensified, the catastrophic damage it caused in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas, and the urgent recovery efforts now underway.<br /><br />:Jamaica: 30+ confirmed dead<br />:Cuba: 735,000+ evacuated in Cuba<br />:Haiti: 25 dead in southern Haiti floods<br />:tornado: Category 5 at landfall in Jamaica<br /><br />International aid is now rushing in, but the full toll of this disaster is still unfolding.<br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA823098<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
