Context

Formed in late October 2025 in the Caribbean Sea, Hurricane Melissa quickly intensified to a Category 5 storm, the highest on the scale, with winds reaching up to 280 km/h. Its slow progress increased the risks for Jamaica: violent winds, torrential rain, and landslides.

Even before it made landfall, at least three victims had already been reported. It is well established that climate change contributes to the occurrence of extreme weather events, and Melissa is now considered the most powerful hurricane to ever hit Jamaica since weather records began.

Faced with the significant humanitarian consequences expected, TSF immediately mobilized from its regional office in Mexico, alongside its regional and national partners.

A reactive and coordinated response

Established in Mexico since 2017, TSF is integrated into regional humanitarian networks and has carried out several capacity-sharing programs in preparation for emergencies, particularly in conjunction with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). An internet resilience project is also underway, in partnership with various actors including the Jamaican Red Cross. This network of actors is strongly mobilized to provide a rapid and appropriate humanitarian response to this exceptional hurricane.