The vibrant town of Black River, Jamaica, is a picture of devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Nada Tawfik from the BBC reports from the heart of the destruction, detailing the sheer force of this unprecedented storm. Categorized as a category five hurricane with winds reaching a terrifying 185 mph (298 kph), Melissa made its devastating landfall on October 28th. The impact has been catastrophic, with reports indicating that “no inch here was spared.” Communities are left reeling from widespread destruction, and thousands of residents are still grappling with the loss of power. The scenes on the ground are described as desperate, painting a grim picture of the immediate aftermath and the long road to recovery.
Related Stories
- Slow-motion footage reveals secrets of snake bites
- Pen pals from Canada and Singapore meet for the first time after 43 years
- Trump to Australian ambassador: ‘I don’t like you either’
- Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat
- How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war?
- Police fire tear gas at crowds mourning former Kenyan prime minister
- Watch: Security guard saves woman from being hit by tram