1932 November 8

- Government meteorologist J.F. Brennan (5-6) reported that banana crops were 70% destroyed
- The northern side of the island where the banana cultivation was most extensive suffered significant loss due to continuous winds and waves
- High waves also caused serious damage to piers and wharf buildings near to the sea front at Montego Bay, Morant Bay, Savanna- la- mar, Port Antonio among others
- Mains roads, especially those along the sea front, were heavily damaged and repair cost was estimated at £50,000
- There was no report of loss of life (J.F. Brennan in Jamaica Weather Report, November 1932)

Source: https://goo.gl/EgjKLP

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