Haiti & Daryl Vaz

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.

Daryl Vaz: Daryl Vaz, Jamaican Transportation Minister, described the devastation from Hurricane Melissa as 'enormous'.

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.

Daryl Vaz: Daryl Vaz, Jamaica's transport minister, advised against foolish decisions and confirmed airport closures.

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

Daryl Vaz: Daryl Vaz, Jamaica's transport and energy minister, reported widespread power outages and telecommunications disruptions, and outlined plans for airport reopening to receive emergency relief flights.