Jamaica has been declared a “disaster area” after Hurricane Melissa struck on Tuesday. The storm, already recorded as one of the most powerful in history with 185mph winds, wreaked havoc on the Commonwealth realm – and is now barrelling towards Cuba. Initially a Category Five when it hit Jamaica, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has since downgraded the hurricane to a “powerful” Category Four. As many as 15,000 Jamaicans are in shelters, while more than 350,000 are without power. Alongside the locals, some 25,000 tourists are believed to be stranded.
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