Britain's Swift Aid Boosts Caribbean Recovery from Hurricane Melissa

Britain has pledged emergency aid worth 2.5 million pounds to help Caribbean regions, focusing on Jamaica, recover from Hurricane Melissa. The aid will include shelter kits, water filters, and blankets. Melissa struck Cuba after heavily impacting Jamaica as its strongest storm on record.

Britain announced on Wednesday the allocation of 2.5 million pounds ($3.36 million) in emergency humanitarian assistance aimed at aiding the Caribbean region's recovery from Hurricane Melissa, with a particular focus on relief in Jamaica.

The aid package, as stated by the government, will ensure the rapid dispatch of essential items like shelter kits, water filters, and blankets to those affected.

Hurricane Melissa, recorded as the most powerful storm to ever impact Jamaica, hit Cuba early on Wednesday after leaving a trail of devastation on the Caribbean island nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)