Devastation in the Caribbean: Over 50 Dead as Hurricane Melissa Exposes Regional Vulnerabilities

The ravaging passage of Hurricane Melissa has left more than 50 dead across Haiti and Jamaica, exposing glaring vulnerabilities in regional disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience. As rescue teams scramble to reach isolated communities battered by torrential rains and floods, the tragic human cost continues to mount.Why Are Our Neighbors Still So Vulnerable?Melissa, having peaked as the most intense hurricane of this Atlantic season before downgrading to a post-tropical cyclone, devastated critical infrastructure and homes. The Haitian Directorate of Civil Protection reports at least 31 fatalities with 21 still missing, mostly due to severe flooding from rising rivers such as...