'Storm of the century’: Why Hurricane Melissa, heading towards Cuba after Jamaica, is so devastating

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm this year, hit Jamaica with winds of 295km/h, causing extensive damage. Nearly 15,000 people are in shelters, and 77% of Jamaica is without power due to Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in eastern Cuba, prompting the evacuation of 500,000 people.