Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba take stock after Hurricane Melissa destruction
Summary
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, causing significant damage and deaths. At least 25 people died in Haiti, 8 in Jamaica, and 1 in the Dominican Republic. Recovery efforts are underway across affected areas with international aid promised.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa was a Category 5 storm when it struck Jamaica and is the strongest on record to hit the island directly.
- The storm resulted in at least 25 deaths in Haiti, 8 in Jamaica, and 1 in the Dominican Republic.
- In Haiti, around 12,000 people sought shelter because of the hurricane.
- More than 735,000 people in Cuba were evacuated, but no deaths were reported there.
- Jamaica's recovery includes restoring utilities and assessing damage with support pledged from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- The hurricane's path took it away from the Bahamas and is expected to pass west of Bermuda, now downgraded to a Category 1 storm.
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