Hurricane Beryl, previously a Category 5 storm, has regained strength as a Category 3 hurricane and is heading towards Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula after causing destruction in the eastern Caribbean. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has issued warnings for residents and tourists in Tulum to seek higher ground or shelters. The storm is expected to make landfall in Tulum, prompting evacuations and preparations in the area. Beryl has already caused significant damage in the Caribbean, including fatalities and destruction of homes.
In response to the approaching storm, businesses in Playa del Carmen and Tulum have closed, with some boarding up windows. Tourists and locals are taking precautions to stay safe during the storm, expecting power outages and potentially severe conditions. The hurricane is projected to cross the Yucatan Peninsula and strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico before potentially impacting the Mexico-U.S. border. Efforts to evacuate vulnerable villages in the storm’s path, like Punta Allen and Mahahual, have encountered challenges.
Beryl has already caused casualties and damage in the Caribbean, with various islands experiencing power outages, lack of water, and limited communications. Emergency shelters are housing people displaced by the storm, and residents are working to clear debris and repair damage. The storm is part of an active hurricane season, with another storm, Tropical Storm Aletta, forming in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s coast. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of residents and tourists.
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