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Asia Pacific
Fifty days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction
Fifty days have passed since Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, leaving behind an unprecedented trail of destruction. Current estimates place the…
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Americas
Nearly a third of Jamaica’s annual wealth wiped out by Hurricane Melissa
Around 1.5 million Jamaicans have been impacted by Hurricane Melissa – the worst climate disaster in the Caribbean nation’s history,…
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Humanitarian Aid
Hurricane Melissa: Relief efforts intensify as damage across Caribbean grows
Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, governments and aid agencies are still struggling to reach communities left…
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Climate Change
Jamaica: International support ‘crucial’ to hurricane recovery says Guterres
The UN Secretary-General expressed solidarity with Jamaicans on Sunday struggling to cope with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. António…
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Climate Change
Caribbean nations receive life-saving support following devastation of Hurricane Melissa
As the Caribbean reels from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, UN humanitarian agencies are stepping up efforts to bring…
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Americas
Hurricane Melissa: Devastation in Jamaica at levels ‘never been seen before’
As Hurricane Melissa moved north of Jamaica on Wednesday, the head of the UN team there said that preliminary damage…
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Americas
Hurricane Melissa: UN launches sea-lift operation to deliver aid
As Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 storm, agencies continue mobilising supplies to support affected communities,…
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Americas
Hurricane Melissa poised to slam Caribbean; 1.6 million children at risk
With Hurricane Melissa threatening to unleash torrential rains and hurricane-force winds across the Caribbean, at least 1.6 million children are…
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