Hurricane Melissa Causes Devastation in Caribbean, Over 50 Dead, Aid Sent to Jamaica
TL;DR
Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a record-tying Category 5 storm in Jamaica, has weakened to a post-tropical storm after causing significant destruction and loss of life across the Caribbean, with ongoing recovery efforts and calls for donations.
- Hurricane Melissa dies over the cold waters of the North Atlantic Yale Climate Connections
- In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock The New York Times
- Hurricane Melissa death toll tops 50; 'apocalyptic' Caribbean damage. Updates. USA Today
- Caribbean islands reel from Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact as storm heads north CNN
- Slough-based charity Khalsa Aid sends aid and workers to Jamaica BBC
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