Melissa’s Toll Rises To 34 As Caribbean Struggles To Recover
Melissa’s Toll Rises To 34 As Caribbean Struggles To Recover
US · Published Oct 30, 2025
Hurricane Melissa's death toll has risen to at least 34 across the Caribbean, with Haiti being the most affected.
Widespread flooding and infrastructure damage are hindering recovery efforts in Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Communications disruptions are complicating damage assessment and relief efforts across the region.
Caribbean death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa
The death toll from Hurricane Melissa has tragically climbed to at least 34 across the Caribbean, underscoring the storm's devastating impact on the region. Haiti has been particularly hard hit, with authorities reporting at least 25 deaths due to severe river flooding. Jamaica has confirmed eight fatalities, while the Dominican Republic has reported one. Cuba, despite experiencing significant devastation, has yet to report any deaths, though communications disruptions are hindering assessment efforts.
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