Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti
Summary
Hurricane Melissa has caused severe damage in the Caribbean, primarily in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, leading to at least 50 deaths. Jamaica was hit hard, with widespread power outages and infrastructure damage. Human-caused climate change is believed to have made the storm more likely and intense.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday.
- The storm resulted in at least 50 deaths across the Caribbean.
- Over 60% of Jamaica is without power, and nearly half of its water systems are not working.
- In Black River, Jamaica, 90% of structures lost roofs, and power lines were downed.
- Haiti reported at least 31 deaths and 21 people missing, with over 15,800 in shelters.
- Cuba evacuated over 735,000 people with no reported deaths despite severe flooding.
- Jamaica uses a World Bank catastrophe bond for financial protection against natural disasters.
- The bond provides up to $150 million in aid triggered by such events, available through 2027.
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