The normal soundtrack that accompanies Jamaican life is silent this morning as many have woken to no electricity.
About three-quarters of the island is without power and many parts of its western side are under water, with homes destroyed by strong winds after Hurricane Melissa tore across the island with catastrophic force.
As wind and rain lashed through the night, one local official said the destruction resembled the scene of an apocalypse movie.
With communications crippled, the true scale of the disaster remains unknown. Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the island a disaster area late Tuesday, warning of devastating impacts and significant damage to hospitals, homes and businesses.
Although no deaths have yet been confirmed, Montego Bay's mayor Richard Vernon told the BBC his first task at daybreak would be to check if everybody is alive.
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to strike Jamaica in modern history, barrelled across the country on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of ruin.
At its peak, the hurricane sustained winds of 298 km/h (185 mph) - stronger than Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005.
The storm struck with such intensity, uprooting trees and snapping power poles, creating a chaotic scene across urban and rural areas. Many residents faced flooding up to the roofs of their homes.
Local government minister Desmond Mckenzie stated that the southwestern parish of St Elizabeth was under water, complicating rescue efforts for families trapped in their homes. The storm's impact is expected to cripple the economy, especially in areas reliant on agriculture.
As Jamaica assesses the damage, communications are slowly being restored, granting insight into the catastrophic aftermath and the challenging road ahead for recovery.
