British Evacuees Land in UK After Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica

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A UK government rescue flight has landed at Gatwick Airport, bringing home British nationals evacuated from Jamaica after the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. With winds reaching 185mph, this Category 5 storm destroyed homes, cut power across the island, and left at least 28 people dead in Jamaica alone.  Thousands remain stranded without food, water, or shelter as aid agencies struggle to reach the worst-hit areas due to blocked roads and landslides. The UK has pledged £7.5 million in emergency aid, and even King Charles and Queen Camilla have donated to the Red Cross response efforts.  This video breaks down the full story—from the scale of destruction to the international rescue mission bringing help to Jamaica. WooGlobe Ref : WGA706346 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A powerful hurricane hit Jamaica, and now British evacuees have just landed back home.

00:05But the crisis is far from over.

00:08Hurricane Melissa ripped through Jamaica with winds up to 185 miles per hour.

00:13It left homes flattened, hospitals damaged, and at least 28 people dead.

00:17With the power grid down and roads blocked, thousands are stuck without food, water, or fuel.

00:23Amid the chaos, the UK sent emergency aid and chartered a rescue flight.

00:27That flight just landed in Gatwick, bringing back British nationals who had been stranded.

00:32Around 8,000 Britons were believed to be on the island when the storm hit.

00:36King Charles and Queen Camilla even donated to support the Red Cross's relief efforts.

00:41But inside Jamaica, the situation is still critical.

00:44Many communities remain cut off.

00:46Aid convoys and helicopters are trying to reach the worst-hit towns.

00:49Hospitals are overwhelmed, and shelters are overflowing.

00:52This was the strongest storm of the year, and Jamaica will take months to recover.

00:57For those still there, the struggle isn't over.

01:00But as the world watches, help is slowly rolling in.

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