Overview
- U.S. forecasters report Melissa has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone over the North Atlantic and will continue to produce dangerous surf for the Northeast U.S. and Atlantic Canada.
- Officials confirm at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and 31 in Haiti, with 21 people still missing there, as rescuers work to reach cut-off communities and complete damage assessments.
- Kingston’s international airport has reopened to aid flights, but regional airports and many roads remain partly closed, leaving large areas without electricity and reliable water supplies.
- The United States has a Disaster Assistance Response Team operating in Jamaica and is sending helicopters, and Jamaica expects a record $70.8 million CCRIF insurance payout within 14 days.
- Peru’s presidential aircraft delivered more than two tons of humanitarian supplies to Jamaica and repatriated 24 stranded nationals following days of disrupted travel and communication.