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01-11-2025
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in Black River, Jamaica, leaving residents desperate and isolated with no electricity, food, or water. The storm has resulted in at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and 30 in neighboring Haiti. Residents are scavenging for food and supplies, with some looting damaged stores and pharmacies. The town's infrastructure has been severely damaged, with 90% of houses destroyed and vital facilities like hospitals and police stations rendered unusable. Aid is slowly arriving, but the delivery is hindered by impassable roads and limited cell phone service. The situation is dire, with residents expressing their desperation and need for basic necessities like food and water.
Entities: Black River, Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Caribbean, Kingston • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, particularly the town of Black River, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands without power. The category 5 hurricane made landfall on October 28 with sustained winds of 185mph. The BBC's Nada Tawfik reported from the affected area, describing scenes of desperation and destruction.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Black River, Nada Tawfik, BBC • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. The storm made landfall in Jamaica as one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, leaving up to 90% of structures in the town of Black River without roofs. The death toll has surpassed 50, with at least 19 deaths in Jamaica, 31 in Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic. The storm also caused significant damage in Cuba, with many communities still without electricity, internet, and telephone service. Relief efforts are underway, with the Jamaican government and international organizations providing aid to affected areas. The US State Department has offered to assist Cuba, despite the two countries' strained relations.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Black River • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
U.S.-based aid groups are rushing to provide support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread destruction and devastation. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 5 storm, leaving tens of thousands in shelters and over 490,000 homes and businesses without power. Aid organizations, including Project DYNAMO and the Global Empowerment Mission, are mobilizing to provide basic supplies such as food, water, and tarps. The Jamaican diaspora community in south Florida is also playing a key role in the relief efforts. The article highlights the efforts of individuals, organizations, and communities coming together to support those affected by the hurricane.
Entities: Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Project DYNAMO, Global Empowerment Mission, Dana Dixon • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
CNN's David Culver reports from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island, describing the challenges faced by residents trying to return home. The hurricane destroyed large parts of the island, prompting the mayor of one Jamaican town to describe the devastation as 'catastrophic'.
Entities: CNN, David Culver, Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican town • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Hurricane Melissa caused widespread destruction in Jamaica, with 185mph winds and heavy rainfall affecting the island. Satellite images show the devastating impact on towns such as Black River and White House, with houses and businesses destroyed, and infrastructure damaged. The storm surge inundated coastal areas, including the resort town of Montego Bay. The estimated cost of the devastation is £5.8bn, over a third of Jamaica's GDP, and it is expected to take months and international support to recover. The government has appealed for vegetable seeds to help farmers replant crops.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Black River, White House, Montego Bay • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Scientists have found that climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely and increased its intensity. The category 5 hurricane devastated Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Researchers at Imperial College London used climate models to analyze the impact of global warming on the hurricane's likelihood and severity. They found that climate change boosted the hurricane's wind speed by 7% and made it 12% more damaging. The study's authors warn that such storms will become more devastating if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, emphasizing the need for rapid action to reduce emissions and support vulnerable countries.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Imperial College London, Climate change, Global warming • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica, with 19 deaths confirmed and many more feared. The relief effort is intensifying, but survivors are desperate for help. The article follows a journalist's journey through western Jamaica, where they witness the devastation firsthand and hear pleas for assistance from those affected. The storm has caused widespread destruction, with homes reduced to rubble and communities left without access to basic necessities. The article highlights the struggles of those sheltering in a local school, where 16 people are living in makeshift conditions with limited resources.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Sheree McLeod, Lacovia, Saint Elizabeth Parish • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
The article reports on the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, particularly in the town of Black River, which has been described as 'ground zero' for the disaster. The storm has left a trail of destruction, with many communities still cut off from the rest of the island. Residents are struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, and medical care, and the death toll is expected to rise. The UK has pledged £7.5m to assist in the recovery efforts, but aid is yet to reach many affected areas. Sky News has witnessed desperate scenes, with people pleading for help and expressing relief when reconnecting with loved ones.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Black River, Middle Quarters, Vivienne Bennett • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has devastated several Caribbean islands, including Jamaica and Haiti, resulting in at least 40 deaths. The storm is now headed for Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane. The article provides an overview of the destruction caused by the hurricane and its current trajectory.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Caribbean, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
