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Photo Flashback: Hurricane Dennis – July 2005

Published:Friday | July 19, 2024 | 7:44 AM
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Workmen doing last-minute repairs to the roof of the Missionaries of the Poor building on North Street, central Kingston, during rains caused by Hurricane Dennis on July 7, 2005.
A section of the Yallahs Ford which broke away during heavy rains associated with Hurricane Dennis on July 7, 2005.
These two houses in the River View community of Papine, St Andrew, are poised to fall into the Hope River following the erosion of their foundations.
This boy stands in the midst of water in Portland Cottage, Clarendon, following the passage of Hurricane Dennis on July 7, 2005.
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In July 2005, Hurricane Dennis unleashed torrential rains and severe winds on Jamaica, causing widespread flooding and forcing nearly 2,000 residents to seek refuge in emergency shelters. The hurricane's centre passed 60 kilometres off the island's north-eastern coast, but its impact was felt nationwide. The saturated ground and continuous downpour led to significant road blockages and heightened the risk of landslides. Despite the challenges, the Jamaican government and disaster preparedness agencies mobilised swiftly to address the crisis, ensuring the safety and well-being of affected communities.