Residents in New Haven, Jamaica, are bracing themselves for potential flooding and crocodile sightings due to heavy rains from Hurricane Melissa.
We have crocs in there, and we have children that live in the community, and when this gully fills, it comes right over. We just want it to be cleaned so the water can just flow through properly.
Residents are concerned about the overflow of smelly backwater into their homes and the safety of their children.
Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa threatens New Haven.