Hurricane Melissa has become the most powerful storm on Earth this year. It is a rare and massive Category 5 hurricane spinning through the Caribbean with winds screaming close to 280 km/h. Over the weekend, Melissa grew at an alarming speed turning from a tropical storm into a monster. Now it is moving straight toward Jamaica, threatening destruction not seen in decades. Here we bring you an exclusive peek from inside Hurricane Melissa, showing the storm’s unbelievable power as it closes in on the island.

By late Monday, the storm was hovering about 200 kilometres south-southwest of Jamaica-capital Kingston. It was creeping westward at just 5 to 6 kilometres per hour. This slow movement, forecasters warn, could make the disaster even worse.

The longer Melissa lingers, the more rain it d

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