Death toll rises in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Melissa has risen to more than two dozen, with several people still missing, authorities said on Wednesday.

The southern coastal town of Petit-Goâve was the hardest hit, with officials reporting at least 80 homes destroyed and more than 160 others damaged. Thousands of residents have been displaced, seeking refuge in temporary shelters.

Among the victims is Steven Guadard, who lost all four of his…