Jamaicans Reeling from Hurricane Melissa
The death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa has climbed to at least 28, according to the government. Some of the hardest-hit areas are still unreachable as crews clear debris and reopen roads.
Widespread Destruction
The Category 5 storm, among the most powerful ever recorded in the Caribbean, also struck Cuba and the Bahamas, and caused 30 deaths in Haiti last week.
Impact on Communities
The BBC reported that nearly a week after the hurricane hit western Jamaica, people in "devastated communities along the coast are still desperately waiting for help," with "little food, no power or running water, and no idea of when normalcy will return."
Agricultural Concerns
The western part of Jamaica, known as the country’s breadbasket, suffered massive damage to livestock and flattened fields. This has raised fears of food shortages as farmers face challenges recovering and replanting.
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green warned Melissa will have a “crippling effect on our agricultural sector.”
Next Steps
The full scale of the damage is unclear, with comprehensive assessments planned for the coming week.
Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica with rising fatalities and severe damage to agriculture, leaving communities struggling for basic needs and hope for recovery.
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