Haiti & The Bahamas

Haiti: Haiti has already experienced deaths, injuries, and significant damage to homes and crops due to Hurricane Melissa. The storm is expected to continue dumping torrential rain, exacerbating a pre-existing hunger crisis.

The Bahamas: The The Bahamas are expected to experience tropical storm or hurricane conditions as Melissa moves across the southeastern islands, bringing winds, rain, and storm surge.

Haiti: Haiti experienced catastrophic flooding and at least 25 deaths due to Hurricane Melissa, with 18 others missing. Over 11,600 people are sheltered, and many homes were damaged or destroyed, particularly in Petit-Goâve.

The Bahamas: The The Bahamas experienced heavy rains and gusty winds from Hurricane Melissa, with dozens of people evacuated and warnings of additional rainfall.

Haiti: Haiti experienced catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and landslides due to Hurricane Melissa, with extensive infrastructural damage and isolation of communities likely. At least four deaths have been attributed to Melissa across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

The Bahamas: The Bahamas are expected to experience hurricane conditions, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall as Hurricane Melissa moves across the southeastern and central Bahamas.

Haiti: Haiti experienced flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa, resulting in at least 25 deaths, including 10 children.

The Bahamas: The Bahamas was in the path of Hurricane Melissa, with warnings for life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall. The government ordered evacuations in southern portions of the archipelago.

Haiti: Haiti is experiencing rampant gang violence, leading to a significant increase in killings, injuries, and kidnappings. This violence has caused widespread displacement and severely impacted the country's stability and infrastructure, including its main international airport.

The Bahamas: The Bahamas sent personnel to join the United Nations-backed mission in Haiti.

Haiti: Haiti experienced the effects of Hurricane Melissa, with a tropical storm warning in effect and three deaths attributed to the storm.

The Bahamas: The The Bahamas were forecast to be struck by Hurricane Melissa after it passed through Cuba, with hurricane warnings issued for its southeastern and central regions.