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Internet connectivity in Jamaica dropped to a low of 42% of normal levels, according to internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks.
The storm’s heavy winds caused widespread damage to power and communications infrastructure, cutting off many parts of the country, NetBlocks said.
A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive damage in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm.
The footage showed downed power lines, piles of debris and vehicles sitting in muddy water.
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