Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Leaving Thousands Homeless and Billions in Damage

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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic destruction in Black River, Jamaica, destroying 90% of homes and key infrastructure, highlighting the extensive rebuilding challenges faced by Jamaican communities affected by severe weather events.
- ‘The Whole Place Is Blown Apart’: 90% of Jamaican Town’s Homes Destroyed The New York Times
- Desperate survivors in Jamaica try to kickstart recovery as they wait for help for the living — and the dead CNN
- Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 67 as insured losses in Jamaica could top $4 billion NBC News
- Nearly 6 million people in the Caribbean impacted by Hurricane Melissa UN News
- Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa clean-up challenge is 'overwhelming', Sean Paul says BBC
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