The worst disaster: 5 million tons of debris left behind by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
The United Nations Development Program announced Thursday that the passage of via It left about 5 million tons of rubble that closed roads and impeded access to basic services in the country.
Kishan Khodai, representative of the United Nations Development Program on the island, said during a video press conference: "Melissa is one of that has ever struck the Caribbean, is the worst climate disaster in Jamaican history".
Hurricane Melissa
He added: "According to preliminary estimates, the resulting damage is equivalent to about 30% of Jamaica’s gross domestic product, a number that is expected to rise."
He continued: "This devastating hurricane left massive damage in western and central Jamaica, claiming people and destroying homes, businesses, farms and facilities, while livelihoods were severely damaged, and tons of rubble spread across the island."
Based on an analysis of satellite data, the United Nations Development Program indicated that the cyclone left more than 4.8 million tons of debris.
Paralysis of vital services
These debris include about 2.1 million tons of building rubble, 1.3 million tons of vegetation, and 1.4 million tons of personal belongings.
Kishan Khoday confirmed that "Whole groups of residents are surrounded by rubble"stressing that it should be removed quickly "Important"
He added: "We must act quickly because delay means closing roads, paralyzing vital services, losing income, and increasing the suffering of those most affected by the storm."
More severe and destructive
A week after the hurricane, the death toll in Jamaica reached 32, out of 76 people who died in the Caribbean.
According to a study conducted by Imperial College London, this hurricane was more severe and destructive due to climate change caused by human activities.
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