Cuba & Desmond McKenzie

Cuba: Cuba braced for and was hit by Hurricane Melissa, leading to mass evacuations and warnings of significant storm surge and rainfall, particularly in its eastern provinces.

Desmond McKenzie: Desmond McKenzie, deputy chairman of Jamaica's Disaster Risk Management Council, urged residents to seek shelter, warned of extensive damage, and confirmed government readiness for rescues.

Cuba: Cuba was hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 3 storm, leading to mass evacuations, damaging winds, flooding rains, and dangerous storm surge. The hurricane is expected to worsen Cuba's existing economic crisis.

Desmond McKenzie: Desmond McKenzie, deputy chairman of Jamaica's Disaster Risk Management Council, reported extensive damage in Jamaica, including hospitals and widespread power outages, and noted the increase in people seeking shelter.

Desmond McKenzie: Desmond McKenzie, deputy chairman of Jamaica's Disaster Risk Management Council, warned residents not to gamble with Hurricane Melissa.