The death toll is climbing as Hurricane Melissa devastated the Caribbean, making destructive landfalls in both Jamaica and Cuba over the past few days.

Hurricane Melissa death toll

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Citing reports, FOX Weather reported that the mayor of Petit-Grove in southern Haiti said about 25 people were killed after a flooded river overflowed its banks and sent water rushing into communities. Three other deaths were also confirmed by local officials.

In Jamaica, three people were killed while preparing for Hurricane Melissa’s impacts last week. But, the Minister of Local Government and Community Development explained that at least four people were confirmed dead in St. Elizabeth Parish due to the direct impacts of Hurricane Melissa.

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