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Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa moves past Cuba after hitting Jamaica; death toll climbs in Haiti

Hurricane Melissa weakened on Wednesday as it barreled through the Bahamas after devastating Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti, leaving dozens of people dead and destroying infrastructure across the region.

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Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead

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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rising After Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti Hit

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Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles

At least 19 people have died in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa, Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon has said, as search and rescue efforts continue and authorities try to get aid to hard-...

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Hurricane Melissa strengthens en route to Bermuda as death toll rises

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Destruction as Hurricane Melissa slams towards Bermuda

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Missy Elliott, Vybz Kartel & More React to Hurricane Melissa Devastating Jamaica & Cuba: ‘Prayers Up for Everyone'

Missy Elliott, who collaborated with Kartel on 2005's "Bad Man," wrote, "Prayers up for everyone in Jamaica," on X, followed by several Jamaican flag and prayer hands emojis. When reminded to also pray for those in need in Cuba and Haiti, Eliott responded, "Absolutely."

People stuck on roofs after Jamaica's worst hurricane, says minister, as storm heads to Bahamas

Most of Jamaica remains without power, as our correspondent reports floods, mudslides and "palm trees tossed like toothpicks".

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica as strongest ever to hit island, with 185 mph winds

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest ever to hit the island. According to the National Hurricane Center, Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope with estimated maximum sustained winds of 185 mph.