Hurricane Melissa in Cuba

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba on 28 October 2025, after causing severe damage in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The powerful Category 5 storm brought destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and coastal flooding to the Cuban provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, and Guantánamo. More than half a million people were evacuated as authorities worked to clear debris, restore power, and assist isolated communities. Satellite imagery and geospatial data were activated to support emergency response, helping identify affected areas, assess infrastructure damage, and guide relief and recovery efforts across the region.