Caribbean Islands Face Huge Challenges After Hurricane Melissa

The Caribbean islands of Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba are dealing with major problems after Hurricane Melissa. This storm was very strong and caused a lot of damage. People are now working hard to clean up and help those in need. In Jamaica, the storm destroyed many homes and roads. People are living in shelters because their houses are gone. The government is trying to help by sending food, water, and medicine. But many areas are still cut off because of the damage. This makes it hard for help to reach everyone who needs it. Cuba was also hit hard. The government moved over 700, 000 people to safety before the storm. This saved many lives. But the storm still damaged many buildings and roads. Some places are still without electricity and internet. The U. S. government said they are ready to help, but it is not clear how this will work because of the long-standing conflict between the two countries. Haiti suffered the most. The storm caused flooding and killed at least 30 people. Many more are missing. The government is working to find people and provide help. But the damage is so bad that it will take a long time to recover. Hurricane Melissa was one of the strongest storms ever recorded. It started as a Category 5 hurricane but weakened as it moved. Still, it caused a lot of damage in the Caribbean. The people there will need a lot of help to rebuild.