Tag: Disaster Relief
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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Nearly 6 Million in Caribbean in Need of Aid
Overview: A Caribbean Emergency Expands Hurricane Melissa has battered the Caribbean, affecting nearly 6 million people across Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flooding, and widespread destruction to towns and villages that were already grappling with long-term vulnerabilities. As rescue and relief efforts mobilize, authorities warn that the needs extend beyond immediate…
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Hurricane Melissa Hits Caribbean: Millions Affected, UN Warns
Overview Hurricane Melissa has left a broad swath of destruction across the Caribbean, with Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica reporting extensive damage and loss of life. Officials estimate that almost 6 million people across the region are affected, many facing displacement, food shortages, and interrupted access to basic services. As communities begin the long road to…
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Tragedy on the Uganda-Kenya Border: Landslides Leave Dozens Dead
Overview of the disaster Last week, heavy rains unleashed a series of landslides along Uganda and Kenya’s mountainous border region, tragically claiming the lives of more than 40 people. The calamity struck several communities perched along steep slopes, where homes and livelihoods have long depended on the unpredictable alpine terrain. Rescue crews, local leaders, and…
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Death Toll Rises as Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica, Aid Struggles
Overview: A Caribbean nation grappling with a powerful hurricane Hurricane Melissa, one of the season’s most powerful storms to hit Jamaica, has left communities devastated and rescue teams racing against the clock. Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon confirmed that the death toll has risen, with at least 19 confirmed fatalities as search and rescue efforts…
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Death Toll Rises as Aid Struggles to Reach Parts of Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
Emergency Toll Climbs as Jamaica Faces Melissa’s Aftermath The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has risen, with officials reporting at least 19 fatalities as rescue teams press into flooded communities and continue the difficult task of locating survivors. Information Minister Dana Morris-Dixon confirmed the latest figures and urged calm while authorities coordinate a…
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Hurricane Melissa Dominates Caribbean Week: Devastation, Rescue Efforts, and Recovery
Overview: A Strongest Atlantic Storm in Years From October 23 to 30, 2025, Hurricane Melissa evolved into one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than 150 years, leaving a wide swath of damage across the Caribbean. As it tracked through Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas, emergency responders and local communities faced a…
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Hurricane Melissa Strikes Caribbean: A Look at the Aftermath and Response
Overview: A Historic Caribbean Hurricane During the week of October 23–30, 2025, Hurricane Melissa emerged as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than 150 years. The hurricane carved a path across the Caribbean, bringing extreme winds, catastrophic flooding, and widespread damage to several nations. As emergency alerts were issued across Jamaica, Haiti,…
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Hurricane Melissa Strikes Caribbean: Photos and Aftermath
Overview: A Week of Impact as Hurricane Melissa Moves Through the Caribbean From October 23 to October 30, 2025, Hurricane Melissa carved a path across the Caribbean, delivering one of the most powerful blows in more than a century. The storm’s ferocity left a trail of damaged homes, flooded streets, and disrupted livelihoods across Jamaica,…
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Jelgava Secures Over €800,000 to Repair Storm Damages
Jelgava Receives Substantial Funding to Repair Storm Infrastructure The city of Jelgava has been allocated significant financial support to repair the infrastructure damaged during the severe storms and heavy rainfall on July 28–29, 2024. The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MoSARD) confirmed that more than €800,000 would be covered from the state budget…
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Cebu Earthquake Toll Rises to 76 as Recovery Efforts Continue in Central Visayas
Overview of the Cebu Earthquake’s Impact The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, on September 30 has climbed to 76, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The update released this morning also reports 559 injuries, highlighting the significant human cost of the event in…