Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others nonetheless lacking

The variety of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica rose to 45, with 15 different folks lacking, authorities mentioned on Tuesday (November 11, 2025).

The dying toll is predicted to rise, with officers nonetheless making an attempt to succeed in two cities that stay minimize off for the reason that catastrophic Category 5 storm made landfall in western Jamaica on Oct 28.

Helicopters have been dropping meals and different fundamental provides in these two communities, mentioned Alvin Gayle, director basic of Jamaica’s emergency administration workplace.

He mentioned the storm has displaced 30,000 households, with 1,100 folks nonetheless dwelling in 88 emergency shelters that stay open.

Nearly three dozen roadways stay blocked as crews proceed to take away particles, Gayle mentioned.

Officials famous that fifty% of consumers have cellular service, and greater than 70% of consumers now have water.

Meanwhile, crews have restored energy to greater than 60% of consumers.

“This is a strong milestone given the dimensions of destruction,” mentioned Hugh Grant, president and CEO of Jamaica’s energy firm.

He famous that energy was restored on Tuesday (November 11) to Montego Bay’s worldwide airport.

Hurricane Melissa was one of many strongest Atlantic hurricanes on document. It shredded Jamaica’s western area after which made landfall in japanese Cuba, the place it destroyed properties and crops.

The storm additionally unleased heavy flooding in southwestern Haiti, the place it was blamed for at the least 43 deaths.

Aid has been pouring into the three nations as folks battle to get better from the storm.

On Monday (November 10), the U.S. authorities introduced a further $10 million in funds for Jamaica and one other $2.5 million for Haiti, for a complete of almost $37 million for the nations affected, together with Cuba and the Bahamas.