Jamaica deals with never seen before levels of destruction after Hurricane Melissa
• Oct 30, 2025, 11:38 AM
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After making landfall on October 29, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa ripped a path of destruction through Jamaica devastating homes with torrential rain and ferocious winds of over 300kph at its peak. The government has said that over half a million Jamaicans are without electricity. In the meantime, the UK and US have said they would send aid to the island nation.
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