Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti, causes widespread damage in Jamaica and Cuba
Summary
Hurricane Melissa caused severe flooding in Haiti, killing 25 people, and has also led to heavy damage in Jamaica and Cuba. In Jamaica, the storm destroyed homes and left thousands of people in shelters, while Cuba saw infrastructure damage and remains under the storm's effects. The hurricane continues moving, with authorities warning of possible life-threatening floods and landslides.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti due to flooding from a river that overflowed.
- In Jamaica, a Category 5 hurricane left 25,000 people in shelters and caused significant power outages.
- One child died in Jamaica when a tree fell during the storm.
- Cuba reported widespread damage, including collapsed houses and blocked roads, with over 735,000 people in shelters.
- Parts of eastern Cuba experienced over 15 inches of rain, causing severe flood risks.
- At the time of reporting, Melissa was a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph, moving northeast.
- The storm is expected to weaken but remain strong as it moves near the Bahamas and possibly affects Bermuda.
- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the storm's potential to worsen the country's economic struggles, including power outages and shortages.
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