🌀 🇯🇲 UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica Dennis Zulu gives an update on #HurricaneMelissa devastation in #Jamaica and offers insights into how the UN System is mobilising support at today’s Noon Briefing by UN Spokesperson. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

I'm gravely concerned as Hurricane Melissa unleashes widespread devastation across the Caribbean. I stand in solidarity with the Governments & people affected & convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. The United Nations working is hand in hand

WFP works with governments & communities in the Caribbean and worldwide to prepare for disasters like #HurricaneMelissa. A major hurricane can severely deepen hunger, so protecting vulnerable communities in advance is crucial. 🎦WFP Director of Climate & Resilience explains⬇️

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a statement via UN Spokesperson offering the full support of the United Nations to countries across the #Caribbean affected by #HurricaneMelissa. 🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/4nxyBDk

#HurricaneMelissa: Devastation in #Jamaica at levels “never been seen before.” UN and partners are assessing the situation to respond expeditiously to alleviate those most in need. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

“What we are seeing in preliminary assessments is a country that’s been devastated to levels never seen before.” — Dennis Zulu, Resident Coordinator at United Nations Jamaica Multi-country Office, briefed world media on #HurricaneMelissa impact and UN support in #Jamaica at today's UN Spokesperson briefing.

⚠️ "These mega-storms are a brutal reminder of the urgent need to step up climate action on all fronts" — Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change chief & Grenada national, expressed solidarity with #Jamaica after the devastating impact of #HurricaneMelissa. 🔗 Statement: bit.ly/4oJ9wWT

Aid to small islands was falling even as temperatures rose – 2024 UN Trade and Development study Exposed to sea-level rise & extreme weather events – such as the #HurricaneMelissa – these nations are in dire need of adequate financial support to survive climate change. ▶️ow.ly/FkX550XkahQ

As #HurricaneMelissa charts its path of devastation across the Caribbean, UN Health agency for the Americas PAHO-WHO Caribbean has delivered more than 2.6 tons of supplies to Cuba and has 5.5 additional tons ready for #Jamaica. 🗞️ Read more: bit.ly/4qEVgk6

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United in action 🇺🇳🤝🇯🇲 Yesterday, vital relief items were shipped from 🇧🇧 to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa response — made possible through the joint efforts of WFP Caribbean, CDEMA, EUinBarbados, IOM Caribbean UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Canada in Barbados and the OECS and the Gov of France.

🇯🇲Our team visited Jamaica’s southwest, where #HurricaneMelissa caused severe damage. Some communities remain cut off, but with your support, we’ll help children & families recover and rebuild. 💙 #ForEveryChild #EmergencyResponse

Yesterday in Barbados, vital relief supplies were loaded for Jamaica. #HurricaneMelissa has been devastating, but 🇯🇲 is strong. IOM stands ready, partnering with Govt & UN to deliver emergency shelter, non-food items, & hope. Building resilience & supporting those most in need.

#HurricaneMelissa has left over 284k children in 🇯🇲 in need of urgent support. UNICEF has allocated US$1m to support immediate emergency response & is working with partners to deliver food, water, medicine & hygiene kits. Read more: 🔗unicef.link/4nBVeqh #ForEveryChild

#HurricaneMelissa is the strongest storm to hit #Jamaica and one of the two strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. WFP teams have been out in affected communities, working closely with governments and regional disaster agencies to determine the most urgent food security needs.

Hurricane Melissa has devastated communities across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and beyond bringing flooding, storm surge and winds. We've distributed relief items to families in the Dominican Republic and stand ready to assist further.

This French ship transports critical supplies to #Jamaica in response to #HurricaneMelissa such as hygiene kits, medicines, emergency shelter & logistics items from the Caribbean Logistics Hub led by World Food Programme and CDEMA in #Barbados. With the timely support of EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 Development Canada

Millions are caught in Hurricane Melissa's path and need urgent help. We're working with the governments of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba to save lives. United Nations Jamaica Multi-country Office, Nations Unies Haïti, ONU en Cuba, United Nations Caribbean unocha.org/news/hurricane…

🛰️💧 Farmers in Saint Kitts & Nevis are using a satellite-based drought forecasting & groundwater-prediction system to adapt to climate change. 🇰🇳#SKN UN Environment Programme’s new #AdaptationGap Report offers an overview of progress & gaps in global adaptation efforts. 🔗bit.ly/48XlCHs

🎥 Watch the official UN Human Rights statement on the recent U.S. strikes in the #Caribbean. UN News story: news.un.org/en/story/2025/…