Hurricane Melissa: 25 dead in Haiti; river bursts banks, homes swept away

Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage and loss of life across Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica. In Haiti's Petit-Goave town, at least 25 people died as severe flooding from a burst river devastated homes and left residents trapped under rubble. The hurricane made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with winds up to 185 mph, leaving over 25,000 people in shelters and 77% of the island without power. In Cuba, officials reported widespread destruction including collapsed houses and blocked roads, with about 735,000 people remaining in shelters. The hurricane's impact was felt across the Caribbean from Tuesday through Wednesday, causing extensive damage and evacuations.

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