UK aid for Hurricane Melissa reaches Jamaica as Britons to be evacuated
Summary
A flight from the UK arrived in Jamaica with aid for those affected by Hurricane Melissa. The UK is also planning to evacuate British citizens from Jamaica after the storm caused significant damage on the island.Key Facts
- A UK flight brought more than 3,000 emergency shelter kits to Jamaica.
- The UK allocated £7.5 million for emergency support in the region.
- Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica, killing at least 19 people.
- The storm also caused fatalities and damage in Haiti and Cuba.
- The UK plans to evacuate British nationals from Jamaica via a special flight.
- Most of Jamaica still lacks electricity, and about 6,000 people are in emergency shelters.
- Efforts to distribute aid face challenges due to landslides and downed power lines.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla donated to aid efforts.
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