In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the BBC has finally been able to reach Falmouth, one of Jamaica’s most severely affected areas. The scale of destruction is immense, with homes and essential infrastructure, including power lines, reduced to rubble. The historic William Knibb Baptist Church, a site once graced by King Charles during his visit, has also suffered significant damage.
As Jamaica grapples with the aftermath, electricity companies are working tirelessly to restore power to the town. The category five hurricane made landfall earlier this week, leaving a path of devastation.
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