00:00And Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, left devastation in its wake and at least 50 people dead in the Caribbean.
00:08In Jamaica alone, the number of confirmed fatalities rose to 19.
00:12However, according to officials, this figure could increase.
00:15The storm also caused widespread destruction in Haiti, where at least 31 people lost their lives.
00:20While authorities continued their response and assistance efforts to ensure the safety of those affected,
00:24the Caribbean region now faces the arduous and prolonged task of recovery.
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