People stuck on roofs after Jamaica's worst hurricane, says minister, as storm heads to Bahamas

Most of Jamaica remains without power, as our correspondent reports floods, mudslides and "palm trees tossed like toothpicks".
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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rising after Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti Hit

Flooding and landslides from Hurricane Melissa have killed at least 25 people in Haiti as the storm continues to churn across Cuba after devastating Jamaica, officials said Wednesday. The mayor of Petit-Goâve, a coastal town in southern Haiti, said dozens ...

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.

Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti and causes damage in Jamaica and Cuba

At least one death was reported in Jamaica, where Melissa roared ashore on Tuesday with top sustained winds of 185mph.
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