Urgent search and rescue missions continue in Jamaica
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Search and rescue efforts stretch into a third day after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. Nearly a half million people on the island remain without power.
Breakdown
- Urgent search and rescue missions are underway in Jamaica and Cuba after Hurricane Melissa.
- At least 40 deaths are blamed on the storm across the region, with widespread damage reported in Jamaica. 8s
- Nearly half a million people in Jamaica remain without power, and infrastructure damage has made communication nearly impossible. 31s
- Relief organizations are flying in supplies as some airports resume operations, with thousands of damaged roofs and a high demand for generators. 1m 34s
- Stranded tourists are facing difficulties leaving the island, with some paying high prices for transportation and taking multiple layovers to return home. 1m 52s