Jamaica declared disaster area as Hurricane Melissa hits | Sky News coverage

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Jamaica declared disaster area as Hurricane Melissa hits | Sky News coverage

Up to 8,000 holidaying British citizens are in Jamaica as it reels from one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history.

People have been ordered to stay indoors after Hurricane Melissa swept over the Caribbean island, which is also home to 50,000 dual nationals, with tourists locked down in hotels.

The full extent of the destruction remains unclear, with the storm now en route to Cuba.

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Date: October 29, 2025