Jamaica's death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 28 on Saturday, as officials said they have not reached dozens of the hardest-hit communities. The government reported nine newly identified deaths since the previous count of 19, with more possible fatalities under review. The Category 5 storm made landfall Tuesday, leaving most of the country without power or phone service and cutting off western towns by washed-out roads and downed trees. In St. Elizabeth Parish, access is blocked to about 15 communities; at least seven deaths are confirmed there. Haiti reported at least 30 deaths from flooding.

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