• Rescue operations are in full swing across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa, a historic Atlantic storm, caused widespread destruction in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas.
• International aid is being mobilized, with the U.S., U.K., China, Venezuela, and the U.N. pledging support to provide shelter, food, and medical assistance to affected communities.
• The focus is shifting towards long-term recovery, emphasizing the importance of disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impact of future extreme weather events in the region.