Hurricane Melisa made landfall on Jamaica's western coast on Monday with winds up to 280 kilometers per hour, trapping over 100 Argentines in the powerful storm. Two Argentine women described their terror locked in a bathroom as alarms blared nonstop. A resident from Córdoba reported that the phenomenon is sweeping everything away.
Hurricane Melisa, regarded as the season's most powerful storm, struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Reports indicate the cyclone made landfall on the western coast with sustained winds of nearly 300 kilometers per hour, though other sources note violent gusts up to 280 kilometers per hour.
Over 100 Argentines are trapped amid the phenomenon, which has created extreme conditions. Two Argentine women shared their terrifying experience: “We are locked in the bathroom and the alarms won't stop sounding,” they told TN. Meanwhile, Cordoban Balvi, quoted by Perfil, described the situation as devastating: “It sweeps everything away.”
The event has alerted Jamaican authorities and embassies, with those affected seeking shelter in hotels and residences. No further details on evacuations or specific damage are available from the sources, but the hurricane's intensity highlights risks for tourists in the region.