Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm, struck eastern Cuba near Chivirico early Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. The storm caused major damage across the Caribbean, killing seven people — three in Jamaica, three in Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic. More than half a million Cubans lost power as homes, hospitals, and roads were hit by flooding and fallen trees. Authorities warned of deadly landslides and storm surges up to 12 feet. The disaster deepened Cuba’s ongoing economic crisis, marked by shortages of fuel, food, and electricity. Emergency aid efforts are now underway. (PC: The Indian Express)

Cyclone Montha weakened into a deep depression on Wednesday after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening. Heavy rains and strong winds hit several districts, killing two people and damaging large areas of farmland. A woman died in Konaseema district after a tree fell on her. The Andhra Pradesh government said crops in 38,000 hectares were destroyed and horticulture crops in 1.38 lakh hectares were damaged. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to restore normal life quickly and visit affected areas. The IMD issued orange alerts for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. (PC: HT)

Hurricane Melissa has regained strength as a Category 4 storm while moving towards Cuba after hitting Jamaica. Over 735,000 people have been evacuated in Cuba as heavy rain and winds up to 130mph are expected. Jamaica, now declared a disaster area, was left with massive flooding, damaged homes, and over 530,000 people without power. Cuba’s president warned of a “very difficult night” as the storm nears the coast. The US National Hurricane Center said life-threatening floods, landslides, and storm surges up to 12 feet are possible in eastern Cuba. (PC: Reuters)

Cyclone Montha weakened into a cyclonic storm after hitting the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday. Heavy rain and strong winds damaged homes and trees in several districts. One woman died in Konaseema district after a tree fell on her. The state government imposed a night curfew and cancelled over 30 flights and 120 trains. Power cuts were reported in many areas. The storm’s effects are expected in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Odisha is on alert, with thousands moved to relief centres as heavy rain warnings continue in several districts.

A powerful cyclonic storm, Cyclone Montha, made landfall along the eastern Indian coast between Machilipatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh late on October 28, bringing sustained winds of about 90-100 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h. Red alerts were issued across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and over 50,000 people were evacuated to relief camps. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected through October 30 in coastal Andhra, Odisha and parts of Tamil Nadu, with landslide risks in hilly terrain. Authorities have activated control rooms, suspended trains and flights, and urged residents to stay indoors until the worst passes. (PC: The Hindu)  

Cyclone Montha made landfall on Tuesday evening along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada, bringing heavy rain and strong winds of up to 110 kmph. One woman died after a tree fell on her house in Konaseema district, while a boy and an auto driver were injured. Several districts, including Kakinada, Krishna, and East Godavari, faced power cuts and falling trees. The state government suspended vehicle movement in seven districts overnight and warned farmers of crop damage. Over 3 crore alert messages were sent to residents, and rescue teams were kept ready with machinery to clear roads. (PC: NDTV)

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the Caribbean, made landfall in southern Jamaica on Tuesday. The Category 5 storm brought winds up to 300 kmph, heavy rain, and massive flooding. Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned of “catastrophic damage” and urged residents to stay indoors. Power outages and communication failures have hit large parts of the island, and more than 800 shelters have been opened. At least three people have died in Jamaica, and four others were killed in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Rescue operations will begin once conditions improve. (PC: BBC)

Severe Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The storm is moving north-northwest with wind speeds of 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, south Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The government has banned vehicle movement in seven districts and warned of crop damage in low-lying areas. Over 3.6 crore alert messages were sent to residents, and rescue teams, earthmovers, and chainsaws have been deployed. Nellore district has so far recorded the highest rainfall in the state. (PC: NDTV)

Hurricane Melissa, the world’s strongest storm this year, is closing in on Jamaica with winds up to 175 mph. The Category 5 storm could cause “catastrophic and life-threatening” damage, officials warn. Thousands have been evacuated, but many remain in their homes. Heavy rain and strong winds are already lashing the capital, Kingston. The government expects major damage to power lines, roads, and buildings. Three people have died while preparing for the storm. Forecasters say Melissa could be the strongest hurricane ever to hit Jamaica, bringing up to 30 inches of rain and dangerous storm surges.

All 32 flights from Visakhapatnam Airport cancelled Tuesday as Cyclone Montha approaches landfall, while Vijayawada Airport scrapped 16 flights. South Central Railway cancelled 120 trains across October 27-28. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed 11,396 people evacuated to 2,048 disaster relief centers across eight southern districts—Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal. Of 2,693 identified pregnant women, 1,871 shifted to hospitals with remaining 822 expected by evening. Odisha deployed 153 rescue teams including 6,000+ personnel from NDRF, ODRAF, and Fire Services. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari confirmed Indian Coast Guard verified no vessels remain in Bay of Bengal's impact zone.