Jamaica wakes up to devastation wreaked by Hurricane Melissa as death toll climbs
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Video shows Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa as strongest storm of year hits
- Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared the entire country a "disaster area" following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
- The "storm of the century" made landfall on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding, debris, and significant damage, including the roof being torn off Sangster International Airport.
- The nation's hospitals are facing a severe crisis, both main airports are closed, and thousands of British tourists remain stranded.
- At least seven fatalities have been reported across the region, with three in Jamaica, three in Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic, as the hurricane continues its path towards Cuba.
- Video from Jamaica shows entire neighbourhoods have been flooded and roofs have been torn off buildings.