Hurricane Melissa Batters Cuba, Jamaica Reels from Widespread Damage

As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba, the storm left a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly in Jamaica, where it wreaked havoc on infrastructure and severely disrupted internet services for the majority of the population. The powerful storm forced Cuba to undertake a massive evacuation effort, relocating approximately 750,000 people from vulnerable areas to safer locations ahead of its arrival.In Jamaica, the impact of Melissa was particularly severe, with widespread damage reported across the island. The storm's strong winds and heavy rainfall took a toll on the country's infrastructure, leaving many communities without access to basic necessities. Internet services were also severely affected, with most of the population losing connectivity as a result of the storm's passage.Meanwhile, in Cuba, authorities took proactive measures to mitigate the storm's impact, evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from low-lying and coastal areas. The evacuation effort, which involved around 750,000 people, was aimed at minimizing the risk of casualties and ensuring the safety of those in the storm's projected path.As Melissa continues to move across the region, residents in affected areas are bracing for a prolonged period of recovery and rebuilding. The full extent of the damage caused by the storm is still becoming clear, but it is evident that Melissa has left a significant mark on both Jamaica and Cuba.