Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction

Published: 11/2/2025
Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports on the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, witnessing the destruction firsthand aboard a first aid helicopter. Organizations like Samaritan's Purse are working to deliver aid and set up field hospitals in the affected community of Black River. Melissa, a category five storm, caused widespread devastation in Jamaica, with at least 28 fatalities and severe damage to coastal areas, leaving many isolated without basic necessities like food, power, and water. The hurricane also caused casualties in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.