Caribbean Reeling As Hurricane Melissa’s Toll Climbs Past 60
• Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
• The hurricane resulted in widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructural damage, with officials describing the situation as 'apocalyptic'.
• Rescue and recovery efforts are underway as international aid is mobilized to support the affected communities.
Hurricane Melissa devastates Caribbean; death toll surpasses 60
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, with the death toll surpassing 60 as of November 1. The Category 5 storm, packing winds of 185 mph, made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, becoming the strongest hurricane in the island's recorded history. The impact has been catastrophic, with Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic reporting widespread flooding, extensive power outages, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and homes.
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