New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Cuba and Jamaica have publicly thanked India for standing with them after Hurricane Melissa tore by way of the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and a rising demise toll. Leaders and overseas ministries from each nations highlighted India’s medical assist, gear and humanitarian provides, describing the assist as well timed and deeply valued.
The Ambassador of Cuba to India posted a message on X expressing appreciation for the help reaching affected provinces.
‘Our honest gratitude to @MEAIndia, Air Power, Authorities and the individuals of #India for the noble and solidarity gesture of donating medical provides and gear, and two BHISHM hospitals, to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Melissa within the japanese provinces of #Cuba,’ it stated.
The Indian Embassy in Havana added particulars of the cargo that arrived after the storm’s devastation, noting the spirit behind India’s outreach.
‘A particular plane from IN carrying HADR help arrived this night in CU following the devastation attributable to Hurricane Melissa. Guided by the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one household. India stands in solidarity with the individuals of Cuba, reaffirming bonds of friendship and humanitarian cooperation. Approx 20 tonnes of aid supplies embrace a particular BHISHM Medical Trauma Unit, different important medicines, electrical energy mills, tents, bedding, kitchen & hygiene kits, photo voltaic lanterns and different important objects to assist restoration efforts,’ it stated.
In Jamaica, the nation’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce expressed its gratitude on X, noting that the assist will assist speed up restoration efforts.
‘Jamaica, by way of the Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce, has acquired humanitarian aid assist from the Authorities of India to speed up restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Overseas Minister @kaminajsmith and Everlasting Secretary Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith welcomed the help yesterday and expressed gratitude to the Authorities and folks of India for the donations, which have been facilitated by His Excellency Mayank Joshi, India’s Excessive Commissioner to Jamaica,’ it stated.
Jamaica’s Overseas Minister Kamina Johnson Smith additionally wrote an in depth message thanking India and Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, linking the cooperation to India’s broader strategy to world partnership.
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam was greater than the theme of India’s G20 Presidency. It’s a world view that helps a most intentional strategy to South South Cooperation. One which all the time retains individuals on the forefront of engagement, along with constructing resilience. I take the chance to increase our most honest due to my wonderful counterpart @DrSJaishankar for the monumental effort made to make sure aid is delivered to these hardest hit by #HurricaneMelissa . Photo voltaic lamps, mills, medical provides, together with the BSHM modular trauma equipment, remote-controlled supply mechanisms for flooded areas and gender delicate hygiene kits are simply a number of the objects included. We additionally welcomed the Indian medical crew right here for the subsequent few days to coach our groups in using the brand new gear and expertise. We all the time bear in mind #VaccineMaitri and also will bear in mind this assist as nicely,’ Smith wrote.
Jaishankar replied to her message on X, saying, ‘Deeply respect your heat sentiments FM @kaminajsmith. India stands in solidarity with the individuals of Jamaica in these testing instances, because it has achieved earlier than.’
The Indian Embassy in Kingston shared particulars of the help acquired by Jamaican authorities.
‘India delivers humanitarian assist to Jamaica for catastrophe aid from devastation attributable to Hurricane Melissa, 6 Nov 2025:A consignment of appx. 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Support and Catastrophe Reduction (HADR) supplies from the Authorities of India arrived in Kingston aboard a C-17 plane of the Indian Air Power (IAF) on 6 November 2025. The aid supplies embrace particular BHISHM Medical Trauma Unit, mills, tents, bedding & mats, kitchen kits, photo voltaic lanterns, hygiene kits, and different important provides to assist post-hurricane restoration,’ it stated.
Hurricane Melissa, one of many strongest Atlantic storms to hit the area in additional than 150 years, has left Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti combating extreme flooding, landslides and infrastructure injury, as per CNN.
The UN Growth Program estimates that western Jamaica alone produced almost 5 million metric tonnes of particles, equal to round 500,000 truckloads. Early assessments counsel the losses could quantity to virtually 30 per cent of Jamaica’s GDP.
Throughout the area, the storm has claimed dozens of lives, with native authorities in Haiti and Jamaica reporting a mixed toll of round 75 deaths, as per UN Information. (ANI)
