Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted catastrophic damage in St Elizabeth Parish on October 29, caused by Hurricane Melissa the previous day. Aerial images posted on social media by Holness offer a panoramic view of the severely damaged Black River. Other clips show the prime minister interacting and consoling some people affected by the massive…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared Jamaica a “disaster zone” after Hurricane Melissa devastated the Caribbean island as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The hurricane, which made landfall Tuesday as a Category 5 storm, tore roofs off homes, flooded the country’s “breadbasket” and toppled power lines and…
Credit: CSU/CIRA, NOAA and Windy.com Jamaica has ordered the evacuation of its capital as it prepares for what is believed to be the most “catastrophic” hurricane in the island’s history. The Category 5 storm, which will make landfall on Tuesday, has increased in strength as it moves toward the Caribbean nation, threatening torrential rains, deadly…
