Summary
Jamaica has secured $6.7 billion from international agencies to help recover from Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant damage in October. The storm was one of the strongest to hit the Caribbean, causing an estimated $10 billion in damages. The funds will focus on rebuilding infrastructure and strengthening the nation's resilience to future disasters.
Key Facts
- Jamaica will receive up to $6.7 billion from international agencies for hurricane recovery.
- Hurricane Melissa caused about $10 billion in damages to Jamaica.
- The storm brought heavy rain, leading to severe flooding and landslides.
- The funding sources include the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and other major development banks.
- The storm damaged about 30% of Jamaica's gross domestic product (GDP).
- Hurricane Melissa spread nearly five million tonnes of debris across Jamaica.
- Jamaica plans to use the funds to rebuild infrastructure and improve resilience to future storms.
- The death toll from Hurricane Melissa was reported as 32 people shortly after the storm.
