Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, made landfall in Jamaica, becoming the strongest storm in the island's recorded history. Officials warned of catastrophic damage, with at least seven deaths reported across the Caribbean. Mandatory evacuations and pre-positioned aid are underway as the island braces for devastation.
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