‘More than two light post deep’

Nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa ravaged western Jamaica, the communities of Chigwell and Old Pen in Hanover remain submerged under relentless floodwaters. Roads, farmlands, and homes have been swallowed by the rising waters, forcing residents to rely on bamboo rafts to traverse what were once drivable pathways. The situation has transformed daily life into a struggle for survival, with no immediate relief in sight.