Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica continues to rise, now moving to 32.

This was disclosed on Monday afternoon by Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon at a press conference at Jamaica House in St Andrew.

She said there are eight other unconfirmed deaths which are being investigated by the security forces.

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica last Tuesday, causing widespread devastation, particularly in Western parishes.

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