Hanover spared by recent flood rains

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Hanover spared by recent flood rains

Western Bureau: Hanover appeared to have escaped the wrath of the recent heavy rains which lashed the island, resulting in millions of dollars in damage to the nation’s road network and major losses in the agricultural sector. While the local...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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