Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, claiming the lives of six people so far and causing heavy rainfall, destructive winds, and flooding in the region. The storm, currently a Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea, with record-breaking sustained winds of almost 165 mph, is moving towards Mexico while leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
Grenada, northeastern Venezuela, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines were the hardest hit by Hurricane Beryl, with multiple fatalities reported and widespread damage to infrastructure. The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, described the situation as grim, with downed power lines, impassable roads, and severe destruction of homes. The storm is expected to continue westward, affecting Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the Yucatán Peninsula, prompting officials to issue warnings and advisories for these areas.
As the Caribbean braces for the impact of Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica remains under a hurricane warning, with significant storm surge and heavy rainfall expected. The effects of the storm could potentially reach the continental U.S., with minor coastal flooding predicted in certain areas. Beryl marks the first Category 4 hurricane to appear in June and is the strongest storm to pass through the Windward Islands, underscoring the urgency for preparedness and safety measures in the affected regions.
