Hurricane Melissa Claims Over 50 Lives in the Caribbean, Rescue Efforts Underway

Hurricane Melissa has devastated the Caribbean, claiming over 50 lives and prompting urgent rescue efforts in Jamaica and Haiti due to catastrophic flooding and destruction.

• Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful tropical cyclone of the Atlantic season, has resulted in over 50 fatalities, primarily in Haiti and Jamaica as of October 31.
• Rescue teams are mobilizing to reach isolated areas in Jamaica and Haiti, where severe flooding has destroyed homes and critical infrastructure, complicating humanitarian aid efforts.
• As Melissa transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone, extensive damage assessments are ongoing across the affected island regions to address the urgent needs of survivors.