Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Increases as Haiti Reports at Least 25 Died After Flooded River Overflows

Hurricane Melissa's death toll has risen after the storm left a trail of destruction in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba — and now heads for the Bahamas.

Cholera returns to Haiti as thousands of displaced people survive under 'catastrophic conditions'

Since the start of the year, the infectious disease has affected more than 3,000 people and caused 53 deaths, mostly in the greater Port-au-Prince area.

Hurricane Melissa live: 25 killed after river burst its banks in Haiti - with 77% of Jamaica left without power

In Haiti, 25 people have died after a river burst its banks during Hurricane Melissa. The storm hit Jamaica yesterday, leaving 77% of the island without power. This morning, it swept across Cuba. The extent of the damage across the Caribbean is not yet known.

Maps show Hurricane Melissa's forecast path

Hurricane Melissa brought hurricane-force gusts to Bermuda overnight and will weaken as it heads north, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Maps show its forecast path.
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