Imagery released within the past hour shows significant damage and flooding in St. James, Jamaica, following Hurricane Melissa's impact. One source stated, "The vibrant and resilient spirit of Jamaica is shining through," while another shared visuals of the storm's mesovortices at peak strength. Meanwhile, meteorologists are tracking a potential typhoon, possibly named Kalmaegi or TinoPH, heading towards the Philippines and Vietnam within the next 10 days. Over the past hour, the focus has been on documenting the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. New images emerging from St. James, Jamaica, depict major damage and flooding in the region. This follows previous reports of devastating impacts across the Caribbean and Central America. The total confirmed death toll from Hurricane Melissa has surpassed 54, with Haiti reporting 40 fatalities, Jamaica eight, the Dominican Republic four, and Panama two, according to previous reports. As recovery efforts continue, attention is also turning to future weather threats. A signal indicates a potentially strong typhoon is expected to move towards the Philippines within the next week and Vietnam within the next 10 days. A stronger signal for this storm is present further out, with the next names on the list being Kalmaegi and TinoPH, as noted by one meteorological source. Previously, on October 29th, 2025, the US State Department announced the deployment of Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Melissa. These teams are coordinating with affected countries to assess needs and manage emergency response operations. In Jamaica, damage included the loss of rooftops at Black River Hospital and its health center, and severely damaged roads, according to earlier reports.
