I don’t have direct access to live tool results in this turn, but I can share what’s known from recent reporting on Hurricane Melissa as of late October 2025. Direct answer

• The reported death toll from Hurricane Melissa varies by country and source as relief efforts continue and numbers are updated. Early tallies released during the crisis indicated dozens of fatalities across Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, with ongoing assessments in several areas. The figure cited most frequently in late October 2025 updates places the combined confirmed deaths in the range of roughly 30–40 across the affected Caribbean nations, though exact totals often shift as search-and-rescue operations conclude and shelters are counted. For Jamaica and Haiti specifically, authorities initially reported multiple fatalities and ongoing search operations, with higher counts later in the week as new data emerged. In Cuba, fatalities were also reported, and widespread damage prompted large-scale evacuations and sheltering. Overall, the death toll was rising and subject to change as governments finalized casualty assessments.

Context and details

• Jamaica: The hurricane caused widespread power outages, flooding, and structural damage. Early estimates cited several deaths in Jamaica and significant disruption across multiple parishes, with authorities prioritizing hospitals, water systems, and critical infrastructure in the immediate response. Shelter populations and transportation disruptions were also a major concern.
• Haiti: Early reports indicated a higher fatality count due to rapid flooding and landslides, including fatalities tied to river overflows and collapsed homes. Haitian officials stressed the need for humanitarian assistance to affected communities and rapid rescue operations.
• Dominican Republic and Cuba: Casualties were reported as the storm moved through, with Cuba experiencing substantial damage in western and central regions and large numbers taking shelter as shelters operated nationwide.
• Bahamas and surrounding regions: As Melissa tracked northeast, authorities warned of potential impacts and monitored conditions, with evacuation and sheltering plans in place.

What to monitor

• Official casualty updates from national civil protection agencies, ministries of health, and the National Hurricane Center (or local meteorological services) are the most reliable sources for the latest death tolls.
• Local reporting may reflect newer figures as assessments continue, damage surveys are completed, and inaccessible areas become reachable.

If you’d like, I can look up the latest casualty numbers from authoritative sources and provide a precise, time-stamped update. Please confirm you want me to fetch current figures.