First deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica and Haiti

Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in the Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction and loss in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. With at least 25 deaths and thousands displaced, the humanitarian crisis is growing. Relief efforts are underway, but complications arise due to funding cuts and the closure of USAID. As Melissa heads north, it's expected to reach Newfoundland, Canada, as a strong extratropical cyclone, leaving residents throughout the Caribbean in urgent need of assistance. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.