India, Nov. 5 -- The United States has announced $24 million in emergency aid for Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, and Cuba after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc across the Caribbean last week. The hurricane left a trail of destruction, cutting off communities and claiming over 50 lives, according to the U.S. State Department.

The State Department said teams have been deployed across the region to assist with relief efforts and assess humanitarian needs. Of the total package, $12 million has been allocated to Jamaica, $8.5 million to Haiti, and $500,000 to the Bahamas.

A senior State Department official confirmed that more assistance will be announced soon, particularly for Jamaica and Haiti, as on-ground teams evaluate...