How bad was Hurricane Melissa?
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Hurricane Melissa was a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to ever hit Jamaica. It caused at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and 49 across the region, destroyed up to 90% of roofs in some towns, left more than three-quarters of Jamaica without electricity, and resulted in $22 billion in damages. Recovery is expected to take years due to unprecedented destruction of infrastructure, homes, and essential services.
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Jamaica reels from catastrophic hurricane Melissa
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- The road to Black River is covered with debris from the destroyed bamboo tunnel.
- Soldiers are clearing the area after Hurricane Melissa left up to 90 percent of structures roofless. 9s
- Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is blamed for at least 19 deaths in Jamaica. 26s
- Authorities are focusing on maintaining law and order during the rebuilding process. 35s
- Melissa struck with peak winds of up to 295 kilometers per hour. 45s
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DW News
3 days agoJamaica reels as Hurricane Melissa leaves behind devastation
Melissa was the most intense hurricane to hit Jamaica in 175 years, nearly flattening coastal towns like White House and Black River. The UN described the devastation as unprecedented, with $22 billion in economic loss and more than three-quarters of Jamaica left without electricity.
