Hurricane Beryl, an unprecedented Category 5 storm, devastated many islands in the Caribbean with unprecedented force and ferocity. It devastated Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, becoming the first-ever Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in the Atlantic.
Following Hurricane Beryl, numerous residences suffered devastation, vital infrastructure sustained harm, and communications remain significantly disrupted. At least one death and numerous injuries have been reported throughout the impacted islands in Bequia. Despite difficult circumstances, efforts to reach distant populations continue
Beryl is now moving away from the Windward Islands, with Jamaica bracing for its arrival as a Category 3 or stronger hurricane by mid-week. Dangerous storm surges and heavy rainfall are expected, prompting national disaster responses and evacuations
Relief efforts are being coordinated and resources are being mobilized by governments throughout the region. Jamaica has implemented emergency protocols, Grenada has prolonged its state of emergency, and restoring basic services like electricity is still a high priority
Along with causing a great deal of harm to Barbados’ fishing sector and disrupting international travel, which impacted the World Cup tournament being held in the US, the storm has also had a severe economic impact on the area
The Indian cricket team that won the T20 World Cup for 2024, which has been stuck in Barbados ever since the end of the tournament, may be able to return home on Tuesday night after Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that she anticipates the airport here to reopen in the “next six to twelve hours,” ending the closure imposed by a category 4 hurricane
While international relief efforts are being coordinated to assist the impacted communities, authorities are urging locals to prioritize safety and follow evacuation orders as the situation develops. In the coming days, when these communities start the difficult process of rebuilding in the wake of this devastating storm, their resilience will be put to the test
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