Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica and Makes Landfall in Cuba
CBS NewsNovember 5, 20254 min122,788 views
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- 🌪️ Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba after severely impacting Jamaica, described as one of the most powerful storms on record for the island.
- 💡 Hundreds of thousands in Jamaica woke up without power due to flooding and landslides, with infrastructure taking a severe hit.
- ⚠️ Sustained winds of up to 185 mph ripped off roofs, uprooted trees, and downed power lines, leaving streets underwater from storm surges.
- 🤝 American tourists in Ocho Rios reported a peaceful experience in shelters, with guests being cooperative and reassured.
Recovery Efforts and Aid
- 🇺🇸 President Trump stated the US is ready to send humanitarian aid to Jamaica.
- 📦 A Texas restaurant owner partnered with a local nonprofit to collect supplies like canned foods, personal items, and baby necessities.
- 🌍 Aid groups, including the World Food Program, are preparing to assist Jamaica's recovery, facing challenges with damaged infrastructure.
Cuba Evacuations and Concerns
- 🇨🇺 Cuba evacuated approximately 750,000 people ahead of Hurricane Melissa's landfall as a Category 3 storm.
- 📉 A major concern for Cuba is the storm's impact on the island's already fragile infrastructure.
Infrastructure Challenges
- 🌉 Landslides and flash floods pose significant threats to bridges and infrastructure in mountainous areas, hindering supply movement.
- ✈️ Airports and port facilities, crucial for receiving external support, could also be impacted, causing delays.
- 🏠 Images show homes submerged and government buildings destroyed, indicating widespread devastation.
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