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Jamaica reels as Hurricane Melissa leaves behind devastation

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Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica. The Category 5 storm left a trail of destruction along the island's southern coast, flattening towns such as Black River and White House.
With over 75% of the country without power and $22 billion in damage, recovery could take a decade.
UN officials call the devastation "unprecedented."
Survivors recount harrowing escapes as the nation faces a long road to rebuilding.