Scavenging for food in streets – desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane

The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has left the Jamaican port city of Black River in a state of utter devastation. As one of the most powerful Category 5 storms ever recorded in the Caribbean, Melissa unleashed fierce winds and a catastrophic storm surge that decimated nearly everything in its path. Roads are rendered impassable, buildings lie in ruins, and essential infrastructure, including hospitals and police stations, has been destroyed. Residents are now grappling with the dual challenges of survival and the search for missing loved ones.