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UN: Hurricane Melissa affected 1.5 million in Jamaica and left dire conditions in parts of Cuba
Summary
OCHA reported that hurricane Melissa affected about 1.5 million people in Jamaica, with at least 32 deaths and widespread housing damage. The UN said Cuba’s humanitarian situation is dire, with about 120,000 people remaining in shelters and extensive damage to homes, health facilities and schools.
The United Nations reported severe humanitarian impacts from Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, with Jamaica and Cuba among the hardest hit.
In Jamaica, authorities told UN partners that about 1,500,000 people were affected by the storm, at least 32 deaths had been confirmed and nearly 36,000 people were in need of food assistance.…
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