Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, with at least 30 fatalities reported in Haiti and over 1.5 million people affected in Jamaica, according to a UN spokesperson. The Category 4 storm brought torrential rains and 150 mph winds, triggering landslides and flooding that crippled infrastructure in vulnerable communities. 🚨
🇭🇹 In Haiti, rescue teams are scrambling to reach remote villages cut off by collapsed roads. Local officials describe the situation as "catastrophic," with hospitals overwhelmed and thousands displaced. Meanwhile, Jamaica faces widespread power outages and water shortages, with Kingston residents calling the storm "the worst in decades." 🇯🇲
🌧️ Climate scientists are sounding alarms about increasingly intense Atlantic hurricanes linked to warmer ocean temperatures. "This isn’t just bad luck—it’s climate math," said one UN disaster response coordinator during Tuesday’s briefing.
💡 How you can help: International aid groups like @RedCross are mobilizing relief efforts. Follow #HurricaneMelissa for real-time updates and verified donation links. 📲
