Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc across the northern Caribbean, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The nations of Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba are now grappling with the aftermath of the devastating storm, which caused widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods.
In Jamaica, where Melissa made landfall on October 29, the destruction was unprecedented. Torrential rain and ferocious winds of over 300kph battered the island, ripping off roofs and leaving over half a million Jamaicans without electricity. The government has declared a state of emergency as recovery efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage and provide aid to affected communities.
Similarly, Haiti and Cuba are facing the daunting task of rebuilding in the wake of Melissa’s destruction. The storm’s impact has been particularly severe in Haiti, where the death toll continues to climb, and thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed. Cuba, too, has experienced significant damage, with power outages and flooding affecting communities across the island.
International support is pouring in for the affected nations, with the UK and US pledging aid to Jamaica and other countries offering assistance to Haiti and Cuba. However, the road to recovery will be long and challenging, as communities come to terms with the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa.
As the northern Caribbean nations pick up the pieces after the storm, the focus is on rebuilding stronger and more resilient communities. The need for sustainable infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience has never been more apparent, as extreme weather events like Hurricane Melissa become increasingly common in a changing climate.
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References:
– ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/haiti-jamaica-cuba-pick-pieces-after-melissas-destruction-127007361
– France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20251030-haiti-jamaica-and-cuba-count-the-costs-after-devastating-hurricane-melissa
– Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/30/jamaica-haiti-and-cuba-take-stock-after-hurricane-melissa-destruction?traffic_source=rss
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