Rebecca Hersher
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 10-28-2025 1AM EDT
The storm is expected to bring multiple feet of rain to some parts of Jamaica.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 10-28-2025 1AM EDT
That's particularly dangerous because the island has hills and mountains.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 10-28-2025 1AM EDT
When a large amount of rain falls in such an area, it can cause deadly flash flooding because the water picks up speed as it flows downhill.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 10-28-2025 1AM EDT
Climate change makes large, rainy hurricanes like Melissa more likely.