Hurricane Melissa Deepens Haiti's Crisis

The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that Hurricane Melissa has severely worsened Haiti's existing humanitarian emergency. The Category 5 storm struck the Caribbean nation in October. Its destruction comes as Haiti faces prolonged political instability, gang violence, and widespread poverty. The WFP states the hurricane's damage has intensified the crisis. The storm disrupted food supplies and destroyed critical infrastructure. This makes delivering aid even more difficult. Efforts to rebuild lives are now underway. However, recovery is happening against a backdrop of extreme need. The international aid agency emphasizes that the situation requires urgent and sustained support.