Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, with Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines experiencing significant destruction and loss of life. The storm, which intensified to a Category 5 before weakening to a Category 4, has prompted Jamaica to declare a disaster area and impose a curfew. As Beryl heads towards the Texas Gulf Coast, meteorologists are warning of a potential impact on the US, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, and New Orleans.
Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport has reopened after the storm, while Jamaica has shut down three airports in anticipation of Beryl’s arrival as a Category 4 storm. The death toll from the storm has risen to seven, with Venezuela reporting three additional deaths. Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica has declared the entire island a disaster area.
In response to the storm, a special Air India flight has landed in Barbados to evacuate the Indian cricket team, which was stranded in the Caribbean due to the hurricane. President Joe Biden has commented on the climate crisis and its role in extreme weather events like Hurricane Beryl, emphasizing the need to address climate change to mitigate future disasters. Contributions to relief efforts and rebuilding in affected areas are crucial as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
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