When the category-5 storm Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October, its path crossed communities that had varying levels of preparedness. Many with maintained coastal protections, upgraded drainage and reliable early-warning systems had power and water restored in days. Others were immobilized for weeks.
Nature 649, 289 (2026)
doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-04122-0
Competing Interests S.R. is a Coordinating Lead Author of Chapter 5 (Responses to losses and damages) in Working Group II contributing to the Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This role is unpaid. The views expressed in this Correspondence are S.R’s own and do not reflect the views of the IPCC or any other organization.
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