Two days after Hurricane Melissa swept through Cave Valley, St Ann, many residents remain unable to return to their homes due to persistent flooding. The once-bustling town is now submerged under muddy waters, with some areas experiencing ankle-deep flooding while others see entire buildings swallowed by the deluge. Rooftops peeking out of the water serve as grim reminders of the homes that once stood there. Although water levels began to recede last Thursday, the damage left behind is extensive and recovery will be a long, arduous process. For Adolphus McNaughten, an 81-year-old resident, this marks the fourth time his home has been flooded. He stood helplessly outside his yellow and red house, recounting how he had to abandon it when the waters rushed in. McNaughten, who has nowhere else to go, expressed a mix of despair and determination as he prepared to rebuild once again. Meanwhile, Christopher Clarke, a local businessman, watched the disaster unfold from the safety of his two-story building. He described how the floodwaters rose relentlessly, engulfing homes, businesses, and vehicles. Clarke, who had prepared for the hurricane, emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that Cave Valley has always been flood-prone but never to this extent. As the community grapples with the aftermath, residents face months of recovery, compounded by the loss of electricity and water services. The relentless rain that followed the hurricane served as a cruel reminder that the ordeal is far from over.