Desmond McKenzie & Cuba

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 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, reported extensive damage in Jamaica, including hospitals and widespread power outages, and noted the increase in people seeking shelter.

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, warned residents not to gamble with Hurricane Melissa.