Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica and Haiti, Halting Relief Efforts

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 tropical cyclone, wreaked havoc in Jamaica and Haiti, prompting a humanitarian crisis as relief efforts face severe challenges due to infrastructure damage.

• Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2023, with wind speeds reaching up to 185 mph, leading to at least 19 confirmed deaths.
• In addition to Jamaica, Haiti is also affected by Hurricane Melissa, which has disrupted essential services and hindered relief operations throughout the Caribbean region.
• The powerful storm caused widespread destruction in communities, making roads impassable and crippling infrastructure, complicating the delivery of aid from neighboring areas such as Cuba and Miami.