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On This Day September 12 1988 – Hurricane Gilbert Tore Through Jamaica

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On This Day September 12 1988 – Hurricane Gilbert Tore Through Jamaica.

On this day September 12 1988, Hurricane Gilbert struck Jamaica with devastating force, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the island in the twentieth century. With winds reaching up to 175 miles per hour, the storm caused widespread destruction, flattening homes, damaging infrastructure, and leaving much of the country without electricity and clean water.

The storm surge and torrential rains led to severe flooding and landslides, while agricultural losses were...
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