Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in the Caribbean underscores years of unheeded warnings from island nations about climate vulnerability and the urgent need for global climate finance.
Historic Black River, Jamaica, lies in ruins after Hurricane Melissa killed at least two and erased centuries of heritage.
Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 25 people across Jamaica and Haiti, with widespread destruction in Cuba as the storm moves north.
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Hurricane Melissa, an exceptionally powerful storm, has struck Cuba after causing historic destruction in Jamaica.