# Several days of torrential rain, powerful winds and catastrophic flooding have left widespread destruction across the Caribbean, displacing families and disrupting essential services. Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, submerging communities, destroying crops and crippling vital infrastructure. Roads remain cut off and power outages continue as families struggle to access clean water and shelter. According to UNICEF, more than 700-thousand children have been affected, with many displaced. Melissa is one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key factor behind the storm’s intensity.
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of devastation across the Caribbean