Powerful Hurricane Melissa Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Caribbean

On October 31, 2025, communities across the northern Caribbean were still reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which had struck the region just a few days earlier as one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. The powerful hurricane brought torrential rains and damaging winds, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, destroying homes, and scattering fields with debris.

Rescue and recovery efforts were underway, but progress was hindered by widespread power outages and blocked roads. Officials across the affected areas said they expected the death toll to rise as they continued to verify reported deaths and search for missing people. By the time the storm had passed, at least 50 lives had been lost, with the hardest-hit areas including Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Humanitarian organizations have already begun mobilizing to provide immediate relief and prepare for long-term recovery in the region. Authorities in the affected countries have also launched donation websites to support their citizens in the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.