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Bill Bowkett

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after devastating Jamaica with catastrophic damage in 'worst storm this century'

Hurricane Melissa has hit Cuba after ferocious winds caused power outages and catastrophic damage across Jamaica.

Cuban authorities have evacuated more than 700,000 people over fears of torrential rainfall and wind speeds exceeding 130mph (210kph).

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