Jamaica declares disaster after ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island
Summary
Jamaica has been declared a disaster area by Prime Minister Andrew Holness after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused severe damage across the island. The hurricane damaged homes, hospitals, and infrastructure while leaving most of the island's 2.8 million people without electricity. Relief and recovery efforts are underway as the storm continues towards Cuba.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
- The storm damaged homes, hospitals, and blocked roads across the island.
- Most of Jamaica's population is without electricity due to the hurricane.
- Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared the island a disaster area.
- Relief and recovery efforts began on Wednesday morning.
- The storm caused earlier deaths in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
- St Elizabeth, Jamaica's main agricultural area, suffered extensive flooding.
- Four hospitals in Jamaica experienced significant damage.
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