Hurricane Melissa has unleashed a wave of destruction across the Caribbean, leaving dozens dead and thousands displaced. At least five people have been killed in Jamaica and more than twenty in Haiti, with officials warning that the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue amid widespread power outages and communication breakdowns.
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Cuba has reported “considerable damage,” with coastal communities battered by strong winds and torrential rain that flattened homes, uprooted trees, and crippled transport networks. Emergency teams remain on high alert as the hurricane continues its deadly path northward.
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In Jamaica, authorities are struggling to restore electricity and reopen critical infrastructure. Kingston’s airport has resumed limited operations, allowing emergency flights and humanitarian aid to reach affected regions. Journalists on the ground report scenes of devastation and resilience as communities begin the arduous task of recovery.
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Meanwhile, Bermuda’s government has issued urgent warnings, cautioning residents that weather conditions are expected to “deteriorate rapidly” as Hurricane Melissa nears the island. The storm, described as one of the most powerful to strike the region in recent years, continues to threaten further damage across the Atlantic corridor.
