Massive Damage Across the South and West
Hurricane Melissa left Jamaica reeling this week, striking with winds near 185 mph and flattening communities across Westmoreland, Black River, Treasure Beach, and neighbouring districts.
Local assessments indicate that up to 90 percent of roofs in some areas were torn away, windows shattered, and entire neighbourhoods reduced to scenes resembling a war zone. Many residents remain without power, water, or phone service; others are still searching for relatives amid widespread displacement.
