Hurricane Melissa leaves Haitian community struggling to recover
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More than a week after Hurricane Melissa struck Haiti, residents of Petit-Goâve are still struggling to rebuild after losing lives and property.
Breakdown
- Hurricane Melissa struck Petite Guave, Haiti, leaving residents struggling to rebuild after significant loss of life and property.
- The storm damaged more than 160 homes and destroyed 80 others, with 20 fatalities reported, including 10 children. 12s
- Survivors described losing all their possessions, including businesses, bank accounts, and personal belongings. 23s
- Aid organizations face difficulties reaching the town due to gangs blocking roads and setting up checkpoints. 54s
- Transporting people and goods now requires boat trips that can take over seven hours. 1m 5s