Jamaica Devastated: Hurricane Melissa Kills 28 and Destroys Entire Communities

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Jamaica has been devastated by Hurricane Melissa — the deadliest storm in its history. With 28 confirmed dead and thousands still without power or shelter, the full scale of the disaster is only now coming to light. Entire neighborhoods in Montego Bay and Black River have been destroyed, and aid efforts are struggling to reach those in need due to blocked roads and flooding. This is a powerful reminder of how brutal nature can be — and how urgent help is needed.  :cyclone: Watch the full story to see the shocking aftermath and the human toll of one of the strongest storms to ever hit the Caribbean. WooGlobe Ref : WGA255804 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Jamaica is reeling after the deadliest storm in its history.

00:03Hurricane Melissa has taken 28 lives, and the toll may rise.

00:07Entire communities are underwater.

00:09Power is gone for over 70% of the country,

00:12and 6,000 people are sleeping in emergency shelters.

00:16The Category 5 hurricane hit with winds of 185 miles per hour,

00:20flattening homes, washing away roads, and cutting off access to help.

00:25Montego Bay and Black River took the hardest hit,

00:28with images showing total destruction,

00:31buildings leveled,

00:32streets buried in debris,

00:34and families left with nothing.

00:36Aid is slowly reaching those in need.

00:39But blocked roads, landslides, and fallen trees are making it nearly impossible.

00:43Field hospitals are being set up.

00:45But desperation is growing.

00:47People are now breaking into stores for food, water, and medicine.

00:51Melissa isn't just the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica.

00:54It's one of the strongest ever seen in the Caribbean.

00:58And with climate change supercharging storms like this,

01:01experts fear Melissa could be just the beginning.

01:04Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

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