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Cuba | Hurricane Melissa - Operation Update #5 (MDRCU013)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The storm affected a large number of people, with many homes damaged or destroyed.
A Category 3 hurricane caused severe damage when it made landfall, bringing strong winds and resulting in significant flooding and landslides. The storm affected a large number of people, with many homes damaged or destroyed. Essential services have been restored to healthcare institutions that were damaged.
The effects of the hurricane are still being felt, and have been compounded by other issues. Many people were affected by the storm, with some considered vulnerable. Further details about the situation are available from the source, including information about the number of people and homes affected.
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Category: disaster Published: October 9, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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