The #Haitian government officially declared November 3, 4, and 5 days of national mourning to honor the victims of Hurricane Melissa. This solemn declaration was formalized through a decree published in a special edition of the official gazette Le Moniteur on October 31, 2025. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 monster with winds exceeding 280 km/h (175 mph), barreled through the region in late October 2025, unleashing catastrophic flooding, storm surges, and destruction across Haiti, #Jamaica, and

Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, knocking out power and forcing residents from their homes in inundated towns. | AP