At least seven people have been killed and thousands displaced as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica with winds over 280 km/h. Authorities warn residents to stay alert for flooding — and even crocodiles — as the storm moves toward Cuba

Hurricane Melissa has reached the highest Category 5 level as it nears Jamaica, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening floods. Governments across the Caribbean have opened shelters and ordered evacuations in low-lying areas