An analysis reveals that human-caused climate change intensified Hurricane Melissa, increasing wind speeds by 7% and rainfall by 16%. The storm caused significant destruction in Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, resulting in numerous fatalities and damage to infrastructure. Warmer ocean temperatures contributed to the hurricane's strength, with scientists linking rapid intensification of storms to climate change. The findings align with existing research and highlight the increasing risks associated with extreme weather events. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)