Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction across Haiti, with at least 20 fatalities reported, including 10 children, according to officials. The catastrophic flooding and landslides triggered by the hurricane have caused widespread devastation, particularly in Petit-Goave, where a river overflowed, claiming 25 lives. Mayor Jean Bertrand Subrème described the situation as overwhelming, with many residents still trapped under collapsed buildings. Along Haiti’s southern coast, numerous homes have been swept away, leaving communities in ruins. Pascal Bimenyimana from the World Relief NGO reported that 3,000 people are currently sheltering in the south, with survivors clearing debris by hand. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) had earlier warned of the potential for catastrophic damage, citing Haiti’s underdeveloped infrastructure as a significant vulnerability. The hurricane has also severely impacted Jamaica and Cuba, with Jamaica experiencing 185mph winds that left most of the island without power. While no deaths have been confirmed in Jamaica, Montego Bay’s mayor Richard Vernon expressed grave concerns about the safety of residents. Hurricane Melissa is now moving northeast towards the Bahamas and Bermuda, raising fears of further destruction.