Hurricane Melissa lashed through Jamaica turning it into a ‘disaster area’, leaving a trail of destruction behind – entire towns underwater, hospitals severely damaged and roofs ripped from buildings.

Recovery efforts are underway after the Category 5 storm – but Jamaicanofficials have warned that it will be slow and will take ‘every helping hand’.

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The government has launched an official website for relief and recovery efforts, where people can report and access updates on flooding locations or blocked roads.

It also featured a preliminary needs list to support the estimated 400,000 residents affected by Melissa.

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