Hurricane Melissa Causes Devastation in Jamaica and Cuba
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall as a Category 5 storm, bringing severe flooding and widespread destruction to Jamaica and Cuba. In Jamaica, images reveal catastrophic damage as the storm, dubbed one of the strongest on record, wreaks havoc across the island. The aftermath has left locals surveying the ruins with reports of at least 26 fatalities in Haiti and more in Jamaica. A rescue team from Virginia is headed to provide assistance, while evacuation orders were issued for the Jamaican capital due to the dangerous weather conditions. Meteorologists are comparing Hurricane Melissa to historic storms, noting its incredible strength and the devastating impact it has had on the Caribbean as it continues to batter Cuba.
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