Dozens dead, thousands homeless after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean

SBS News In Depth
30/10/2025 5 min
Dozens dead, thousands homeless after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean

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Hurricane Melissa has carved a path of devastation through the Caribbean this week, first battering Jamaica, then surging into Cuba. It's left tens of thousands homeless, power grids faltering, and nations mobilising aid. At least 27 people are confirmed dead across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with early estimates suggesting hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.

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