Hurricane Melissa Damage: Satellite Images Reveal Extent

Here’s a breakdown of the details presented in the text, focusing on the ⁢impact of Hurricane Melissa on Cuba:

* Impact on Santiago de Cuba: Santiago de Cuba was ⁢the hardest hit area. A local resident, Alexis Carbonnel, described the hurricane as “a monster” and stated ⁢they had⁣ “never seen anything like this in history.”
* ⁢ Flooding and Damage: The text describes‍ scenes of sand covering houses and floodwater, with a mattress⁢ floating in the water.
* Evacuations: Over 735,000 Cubans⁣ were evacuated before the storm made landfall.
* Source of Information: The information and images are sourced from Reuters, with photographer Norlys Perez credited for the photos.