Dozens killed after Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa is grinding across eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
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00:00The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has claimed dozens of lives and left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean.
00:07The powerful storm made landfall in Jamaica is a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 295 km per hour.
00:15As it moved to Cuba, the distractions only worsened.
00:19In Jamaica, reports indicate that at least one tragic death occurred when a tree fell on a baby.
00:25State Minister Abka Fitzhenley confirmed the heartbreaking incident.
00:30The scene in Haiti is equally grim.
00:32The southern Koso town of Petit Guave has been particularly hard hit with Mayor John Bertrand reporting at least 25 fatalities due to severe flooding.
00:42Many homes collapse when the main river overflowed its banks, trapping residents under debris.
00:49Cuba is also grappling with significant destruction.
00:51Reports of collapsed houses, blocked mountain roads and roof ripped away have emerged, particularly in the southwest and northwest regions.
01:00Authorities estimate that around 734,000 people are currently sheltering in eastern Cuba, highlighting the scale of the disaster.
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