The thirteenth tropical storm of the season, named
Melissa, is currently moving through the Caribbean Sea and
expected to intensify rapidly into a major hurricane by
Sunday, posing serious flood risks. Haitian authorities have
placed the Sud and Grand-Anse departments under red
alert, while Nippes, South-East, and West departments
remain on amber alert. These mostly rural areas, whose
populations depend primarily on agriculture, are already
affected: persistent rains, strong winds, and adverse sea
conditions have damaged crops and the environment,
disrupted routes, increasing the risk of food insecurity. The
table below presents early findings from field
observations and information gathered from key
informants for the period 21–25 October 2025.