Weather

Preliminary assessments show that Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage to Jamaica’s economy, with 41% of the destruction affecting residential buildings, 33% impacting infrastructure, and 21% related to non-residential buildings.

The Met Department reports that moderate showers and periods of rain have been affecting the island since Wednesday, with the wet weather expected to intensify and potentially cause major flooding in several areas.

The Beechcraft King Air turboprop took off around 10:14 a.m. but crashed minutes later, narrowly missing nearby homes.

The Sandals foundation has been helping the residents across Jamaica since hurricane melissa destroyed Jamaica and caused widespread damage throughout communities.

After finding shelter in a Jamaican town, he was reunited with his family, bringing them immense relief.

St. Elizabeth’s field hospital treated 50 patients in 24 hours as mobile clinics expand across affected parishes.

The facility includes a surgical operating room, intensive care unit (ICU), obstetric ward for maternal care, and an emergency room (ER).

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew said the donation reflects St Kitts and Nevis’ solidarity with Jamaica as it recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Around 19 people, including one pregnant teen, have lost their lives, and several others remain missing in different communities due to Category 5 natural disaster.

She was at her two-bedroom wooden house in Waterworks, Petersfield, which collapsed during Hurricane Melissa, killing her along with other 18 people in Jamaica.

Motorists had to wait for long hours as they made their way home after purchasing fuel.

The suspension of the services has also been announced considering the damage experienced by these hotels in Jamaica.

Mid-morning will see increased activity, with peak conditions expected to affect Trinidad’s western half, northwestern mountains, and northeastern Tobago.

Founded in 1882, the school has suffered severe damage to its auditorium, dining hall, hillside classrooms and Woodland Building, which houses part of its boarding facilities.

PM Andrew Holness confirmed that 72% of Jamaica is without power following extensive damage from Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaica has reported around 8 deaths from Hurricane Melissa, including 2 in St Elizabeth, 2 in Black River, and 1 each in St Catherine, Galleon Beach, and Hanover.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie reported that the situation in St. Elizabeth is worsening, with several families trapped in their homes as rescue teams work to evacuate them to safety.

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 13 across the Caribbean, with one child still missing amid the chaos.

Original on-ground reporting and expert analysis on why Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica beyond past storms like Gilbert and Ivan.

Due to the calamity, the reports of damage to schools, hospitals and road infrastructure have been recorded across Jamaica.