Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the most powerful to hit the island, with winds reaching 185 mph. The western region, especially Black River, suffered catastrophic damage, with 90% of homes either destroyed or severely damaged. The storm left three-quarters of Jamaica without electricity and resulted in at least 19 fatalities. As Melissa moved northward, it weakened to a Category 3 storm but still caused significant destruction in Cuba, with winds of 120 mph and heavy rainfall. Haiti experienced devastating flash floods and landslides, leading to at least 30 deaths. The hurricane is now moving towards Bermuda and the Bahamas. Meanwhile, Cyclone Montha impacted southeast India, prompting evacuations and causing extensive flooding, while Vietnam faced severe flooding due to prolonged rainfall, leading to significant agricultural losses and fatalities.