CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Black River, Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa made landfall, decimating the town. Read more: https://cnn.it/4oJB1Qd | CNN

Three days after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, floodwaters have continued to rise in St. Elizabeth Parish because of a blocked drainage system. As of Friday, homes and roads remained flooded, and power had not been restored. https://nyti.ms/4oKY3Gp | The New York Times

Hurricane Melissa made history as the strongest storm ever to strike Jamaica, and one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. Fueled by abnormally hot sea water, the storm exploded in strength and tore across the island with 185 mph winds, rewriting the limits of what's possible in the Caribbean. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qAFI0m | CNN

Residents of several communities in St Elizabeth, including New River and sections of the upper Black River Morass near Santa Cruz, are on edge as ground water continues to rise, posing a threat of flooding. The development comes a week after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa battered the south- and north-western sections of Jamaica with heavy rains and strong winds. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/05/tides-of-terror/ | The Jamaica Observer