Disaster● ElevatedAug 12 · Aug 12, 2026, 9:45 AM
Living on edge - Residents near neglected Sandy Gully fear flooding as hurricane season peaks
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from jamaica-gleaner.com · Jamaica
Residents near a neglected Sandy Gully are concerned about potential flooding as hurricane season reaches its peak. This highlights an elevated risk to public safety and infrastructure from environmental hazards.
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