Hurricane Melissa Devastates the Historic Port City of Black River in Jamaica

Desperation in Black River, Jamaica, after Hurricane Melissa

People in Black River have not seen any aid, telling the BBC that they are fighting to survive.

Residents plea for help after Hurricane Melissa is hard-hit town of Black River

Black River, Jamaica was completely destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. Residents say aid still has not arrived in the town, and they are in desperate need of food and water. NBC News’ George Solis reports.

Devastation in Jamaica and Cuba: Videos Emerge Showing the Unfathomable Power of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in Jamaica and Cuba, leaving behind devastating destruction.

Archbishop Broglio Urges Faithful to Aid Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Electrical poles are down as a man bikes through the destroyed neighborhood of North Street following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica on Oct. 29, 2025. With sustained winds of 185 miles per hour, the storm caused destruction and claimed at least 50 lives since making landfall on Oct. 28.