Jamaican Floods

Tropical Storm Nicole has caused five deaths and that number is expected to rise.  The storm broke apart of the Atlantic Wednesday afternoon but continued rain has caused many landslides and is increasing the risk of more landslides.  Those who live in shantytowns are at the most risk because they are built on unstable banks of gullies.  The biggest concern is that as these gullies fill with water they will wash away buildings as three people have already been killed by collasping buildings, and seven are missing after being swept away by water.  Relief efforts are in place but the water is causing bridges to collaspe and streets to be unusable leaving many stranded. 



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100930/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_jamaica_floods