Hurricane Melissa causes 28 fatalities in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has caused 28 fatalities in Jamaica, with winds reaching 185mph, making it one of the strongest storms on record in the Caribbean. The storm also impacted Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, resulting in significant destruction. The UK government is mobilizing £5m in emergency funding for humanitarian aid, while the Red Cross labels the disaster as unprecedented. Additionally, at least 25 deaths were reported in Haiti due to flooding from the storm.