Caribbean reels from Hurricane Melissa’s widespread destruction.

Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, leaving collapsed homes, flooded towns, and thousands displaced. Jamaica’s southwest coast saw near-total roof loss, with over 25,000 people in shelters and 77% of the island without power. Haiti reported at least 25 deaths, including 10 children in Petit-Goâve, and thousands remain sheltered. Cuba avoided fatalities after mass evacuations, but towns like El Cobre suffered severe damage, including to its historic basilica.

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