Hurricane Melissa ravaged the Caribbean, causing 33 deaths and nearly $8 billion (approximately S$10.4 billion) in damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that as of 5:00 AM New York time on Thursday (October 30th) (5:00 PM Singapore time), Melissa's maximum sustained winds reached 155 kilometers per hour. The hurricane left numerous houses collapsed, roads blocked, streets severely flooded, and widespread power outages. In Cuba, a farmer rescued a dog and salvaged belongings from his flooded home. (AFP)
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