Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica’s Worst Natural Disaster

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Hurricane Melissa has left a devastating trail across the Caribbean, becoming the most powerful storm to ever strike Jamaica. With winds reaching 185mph, Melissa tore through communities, destroying homes and leaving millions without power. Cuba and Haiti were also hit hard, with flash floods and landslides adding to the destruction.  But the chaos didn’t stop there. Cyclone Montha flooded parts of India, while historic rainfall submerged Vietnam’s cities and heritage sites.  Watch the full breakdown of how these powerful storms are reshaping lives across the globe — and why the worst may not be over.  :tornado: Stay informed. Stay prepared. WooGlobe Ref : WGA864352 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Hurricane Melissa didn't just hit the Caribbean, it tore it apart.

00:04And it's left behind a disaster the region will never forget.

00:07It struck Jamaica first as a Category 5 monster.

00:11Winds howled at 185 miles per hour.

00:14Western Jamaica was hit the hardest.

00:16In Black River, 90% of homes were damaged or completely destroyed.

00:20Three-quarters of the country lost power.

00:22At least 19 lives were lost.

00:24Even after it passed, thunderstorms slowed rescue efforts.

00:28Melissa then slammed into Cuba as a Category 3.

00:31Still powerful, with winds up to 120 miles per hour.

00:34In Haiti, the storm triggered flash floods and landslides.

00:38The result? At least 30 more lives lost.

00:41And Melissa isn't done yet.

00:43It's heading toward Bermuda and the Bahamas.

00:45But it's slowly weakening as it moves out into the Atlantic.

00:49Elsewhere, Cyclone Mantha flooded southeast India.

00:51And in Vietnam, rain has drowned entire cities.

00:54From the Caribbean to Asia, nature has shown its raw power.

00:59And for many, the recovery has only just begun.

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