Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba, prompting emergency responses from both countries and the United States. The Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, causing widespread damage, including blown-in windows, uprooted trees, severe flooding, and landslides. The situation in Jamaica has been declared a “disaster area” by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, indicating the severity of the impact.
In Cuba, Hurricane Melissa continued its destructive path, making landfall near the city of Chivirico as a Category 3 storm. The extreme weather event brought heavy rains, strong winds, and significant flooding to the region, exacerbating the already dire situation caused by the hurricane.
The United States has responded by deploying emergency teams to the Caribbean to assist in the response efforts. The State Department has activated a regional Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to provide support and aid in the aftermath of the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has left communities in Jamaica and Cuba reeling, with widespread power outages, infrastructure damage, and the need for urgent humanitarian assistance. The impact of the hurricane on these countries is immense, with residents facing significant challenges in the days and weeks ahead as they work to recover and rebuild.
As the region grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the international community is called upon to support the affected countries and provide assistance in their time of need. The resilience and solidarity of the people in Jamaica and Cuba will be crucial in overcoming the devastation caused by this historic storm.
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– BBC: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFBrVGhpdmdKU2NNU3dFUUZreWsxb21PTUpkUWRHaVRSemJvZUh1OUhhV0UzRGFVODNHN1c3ZUc0WVVLRGN1T01BRy1LM2VqdVlDU0FoRWRMaEQyd9IBX0FVX3lxTE5ycldHTEdBVXpVdk5YRjJsamlxdDZIU2UxOEpEVlNGUXZpRG50TEk3WU04N3JwTktQOXZxYlMyaHR5dkUyNVRvamNKaGF6b0V1U1YzLThzREdDY2lvU0FR?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– CBS News: [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jamaica-declared-disaster-area-after-hurricane-melissa/]
– The Hill: [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5578476-us-emergency-team-hurricane-melissa-caribbean/]
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