A severe humanitarian situation is unfolding in the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa unleashes catastrophic flooding, resulting in the deaths of 10 people in Haiti. The powerful storm has now made landfall on the eastern coast of Cuba after causing significant damage in Jamaica.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center has upgraded Melissa to a Category 3 hurricane, reporting sustained winds of 105 mph.
The severity of the storm has forced millions of people to evacuate their homes and seek safety in shelters. Authorities have issued warnings for five provinces in Cuba.
Reports from Jamaica are deeply concerning. The storm has crippled infrastructure, leaving more than 500,000 people without electricity. Fallen trees and power lines have blocked roads, and many areas are submerged. In a critical development, several hospitals were severely damaged, forcing the emergency evacuation of patients.
