Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm strengthens toward Bermuda
• Oct 31, 2025, 4:35 AM
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Hurricane Melissa’s death toll rose to 49 on Thursday after it tore through the northern Caribbean and gained strength en route to Bermuda, officials said. Jamaica’s information minister told Reuters at least 19 people were confirmed dead there as authorities continued search and rescue operations across the island.
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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm strengthens toward Bermuda
• 4:35 AM
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Hurricane Melissa’s death toll rose to 49 on Thursday after it tore through the northern Caribbean and gained strength en route to Bermuda, officials said. Jamaica’s information minister told Reuters at least 19 people were confirmed dead there as author
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Hurricane Melissa's death toll nears 50 after storm batters the Caribbean
• 4:12 AM
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Hurricane Melissa's death toll neared 50 on Thursday after the storm tore through the northern Caribbean, officials said. Jamaica’s information minister said at least 19 people were confirmed dead as authorities continued search and rescue operations acr
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