Jamaica reels from catastrophic hurricane Melissa
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The coastal town of Black River, described by the Jamaican government as Hurricane Melissa's "ground zero," lies devastated after one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record tore through the island, claiming at least 19 lives and leaving a trail of unprecedented destruction.
Breakdown
- 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