Jamaica & Dominican Republic

Jamaica: Jamaica is directly in the path of Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to be the strongest hurricane to hit the nation in decades, causing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and extensive damage to infrastructure. The country has activated shelters and pre-positioned food packages.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic has reported deaths, missing persons, damaged homes, and disrupted water supply systems due to Hurricane Melissa. Floodwaters have isolated numerous communities.

Jamaica: Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 5 storm, experiencing catastrophic wind damage, extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities. The island is expected to receive 12 to 24 inches of rain, with up to 30 inches in elevated areas, leading to ongoing flash flooding and landslides. Preliminary damage and economic loss estimates are $22 billion.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic is expected to experience catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides in its southern portions due to heavy rainfall from Hurricane Melissa. At least four deaths have been attributed to Melissa across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Jamaica: Jamaica was severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, experiencing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, hospitals, and widespread power outages. The country has been designated a disaster zone, with estimated damages between $5 billion and $10 billion.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic reported one death and one missing person due to Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaica: Jamaica was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in its recorded history, causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and significant disruption to infrastructure and daily life. The country faces a slow and challenging recovery.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic was affected by Hurricane Melissa, resulting in one death and one person missing.

Jamaica: Jamaica was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 5 storm, resulting in at least eight deaths, 90% roof destruction in Black River, 77% of the island without power, and over 25,000 people in shelters. The country is facing enormous devastation and is beginning recovery efforts.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic reported one death due to Hurricane Melissa.

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

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic deported more than a quarter million people to Haiti last year as part of an ongoing crackdown on migrants, contributing to the humanitarian crisis.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic is mentioned as one of the countries in Central America and the Caribbean that relies heavily on the spot market for fuel purchases, and will benefit from the Gulf Crisis Response Programme.