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At least 19 people have died in Jamaica following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon told the BBC News, as search and rescue operations continue and authorities rush aid to devastated regions.

According to BBC News, the Category 5 hurricane, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the Caribbean, has also killed at least 30 people in Haiti, while leaving widespread destruction across Jamaica and parts of Cuba.

Most of the island remains without electricity, and thousands are struggling to access clean water and food after several days of shortages. While the main airport in Kingston has largely resumed normal operations, regional airstrips closer to hard-hit areas are only partially functional, forcing aid conv

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