Monday, September 10 marks the third anniversary of
Hurricane Ivan, which affected the Island in
2004.
Hurricane Ivan started affecting the island on Friday, September 10, scattering light to moderate showers over territorial waters to the north and south of the island.
Heavy rainfall and violent winds continued across the island and over adjacent waters throughout September 11.
Significant coastal damage was done to several communities in St. Thomas, Caribbean Terrace in St. Andrew, and Portland Cottage in Clarendon.
Hurricane Ivan left 18 persons dead in Jamaica, and significant damage to agricultural crops, buildings and infrastructure.
The total impact of Ivan on Jamaica amounted to US$580 million.
Hurricane Ivan started affecting the island on Friday, September 10, scattering light to moderate showers over territorial waters to the north and south of the island.
Heavy rainfall and violent winds continued across the island and over adjacent waters throughout September 11.
Significant coastal damage was done to several communities in St. Thomas, Caribbean Terrace in St. Andrew, and Portland Cottage in Clarendon.
Hurricane Ivan left 18 persons dead in Jamaica, and significant damage to agricultural crops, buildings and infrastructure.
The total impact of Ivan on Jamaica amounted to US$580 million.