Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica's Devastation & Hope

Hurricane Melissas Devastation: A Race Against Time in Jamaica - Vivienne Bennett, a Jamaican woman, shares her harrowing experience of losing a finger during the hurricane and desperately seeking medical aid. Her daughter, Leila, describes the dire situation in Middle Quarters, with no essential supplies in sight. Superintendent Coleridge Minto confirms six hurricane-related deaths and fears the number could rise. The UK pledges aid, but getting supplies to devastated areas like Black River remains challenging due to flooded roads and debris. The once-thriving town is now in ruins, with people in shock and desperately needing houses, food, and water. Amidst the chaos, a heartwarming reunion occurs as a daughter finds her mother alive, though her house is roofless and covered in mud. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.