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Hurricane Melissa

Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 50 in Caribbean

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Death toll

KINGSTON: At least 50 people have been killed as Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc across several Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, according to international news agencies.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that 19 deaths occurred in Jamaica and 30 in Haiti, while 20 people were injured and another 20 remain missing.

Authorities said the hurricane caused severe damage to homes, roads, and power infrastructure, forcing the evacuation of nearly 800,000 residents from affected areas.

The NHC added that after devastating parts of Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, the storm is now moving toward Bermuda, where a hurricane warning has been issued.

30 dead as Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in Jamaica and Cuba

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30 dead

Hurricane Melissa, which has strengthened into a Category 3 storm, continues its destructive path after devastating Jamaica and Cuba, now heading toward the Bahamas.

At least 30 people have been killed — 25 in Haiti, four in Jamaica, and one in Dominica. In the Bahamas, authorities have issued evacuation orders for residents in the southern regions as the storm approaches.

Nearly 700,000 people have been evacuated to safer locations in Cuba, where power outages and blocked roads have been reported across affected areas.

In Jamaica, the parish of St. Elizabeth has been submerged, leaving more than half a million people without electricity. The hurricane’s fierce winds, torrential rains, and landslides have caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a state of emergency across the country and appealed for international assistance.

Meanwhile, the United States has established a special task force to coordinate relief efforts in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Melissa.

Powerful Hurricane Melissa hits Caribbean, three killed

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Powerful Hurricane

The most powerful storm of the year, Hurricane Melissa, has begun battering parts of the Caribbean, according to international news agencies.

Classified as a Category 5 hurricane, Melissa has already caused torrential rains across Haiti, leaving at least three people dead. Authorities reported that flights have been suspended in southern Haiti, while more than 3,000 residents have been moved to emergency shelters.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) stated that Melissa’s winds have reached speeds of up to 280 kilometers per hour (174 mph). The storm is expected to make landfall in Jamaica later today before moving toward eastern Cuba and the Bahamas.

In anticipation of the storm, Jamaican authorities have urged residents to evacuate low-lying areas and move to designated shelters.

Jamaican Prime Minister has warned of the potential for widespread destruction, emphasizing the government’s preparedness for emergency response operations.