Hurricane Mitch 1998

Mitch caused terrible rains. At its closest to Jamaica Mitch was approximately 255 kilometres south of the western tip of the island. This did not stop it in any way from washing the island from east to west particularly on Sunday October 25, 1998. Many roads were flooded and
covered with debris, on the Palisadoes spit for example (a narrow strip of land connecting Kingston's airport to the rest of the country) heavy duty equipment was used to constantly clear debris that had washed up on the road from the sea. The sea was particularly rough and appeared at times to be upwards of two metres above normal. One river in the north eastern section of the island reportedly overflowed its banks. Many roads were blocked and rendered impassable due to landslides. In Spanish Town, the former capital of Jamaica an old house collapsed, rendering 4 persons homeless. Many more were temporarily displaced as water overtook their homes. In the parish of St. Elizabeth one section of the hospital was flooded forcing the evacuation of female patients on one of the wards. There were 3 deaths.

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