Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Causes Over 50 Deaths and Massive Damage
TL;DR
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused extensive destruction in Jamaica, especially in Black River where over 76% of buildings were damaged, leading to widespread power outages, infrastructure damage, and loss of life, with satellite images revealing the scale of devastation and ongoing recovery efforts.
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- Satellite Images Reveal Scale of Melissa Destruction in Jamaica Bloomberg.com
- In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock The New York Times
- Hurricane Melissa death toll tops 50; 'apocalyptic' Caribbean damage. Updates. USA Today
- Caribbean islands reel from Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact as storm heads north CNN
- Slough-based charity Khalsa Aid sends aid and workers to Jamaica BBC
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