Death toll from Hurricane Melissa climbs to 49, with many still missing
Summary
Hurricane Melissa has caused the deaths of 49 people in the Caribbean and left many more missing. The storm has mainly affected Haiti and Jamaica, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and extensive flooding. Rescue efforts and cleanup operations are ongoing to manage the destruction caused by the hurricane.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 49 people in the Caribbean so far.
- Haiti reported 30 deaths and 20 missing people due to heavy rain from the storm.
- In Jamaica, there have been 19 reported deaths.
- The storm hit Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 183 miles per hour.
- Melissa later moved to Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane and affected the eastern side of the island.
- No casualties have been reported in Cuba, but strong winds caused significant damage.
- Approximately 70% of Jamaica's power customers are without electricity.
- The U.S. has sent a disaster assistance team to support relief efforts in affected areas.
- Unicef estimated the damage and loss from the hurricane to be between $48-52 billion.
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