Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as aid struggles to reach parts of Jamaica
Summary
Hurricane Melissa has caused significant devastation in Jamaica, killing at least 19 people. The storm also resulted in 30 deaths in Haiti. Aid is struggling to reach affected areas in Jamaica, where many communities have been cut off and supplies are scarce.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa caused at least 19 deaths in Jamaica.
- The storm killed at least 30 people in Haiti.
- Many communities in Jamaica are cut off, lacking electricity, water, and food supplies.
- Kingston's main airport is operational, but regional airports are partially functioning.
- Aid is being delivered by road from Kingston, but many roads are damaged or blocked.
- In Cuba, over 3 million people were exposed to danger, but no deaths are reported.
- The World Food Programme and other international entities are sending aid.
- The US and UK governments are deploying assistance and setting up emergency shelters.
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