Hurricane Beryl Slams the Caribbean: Devastation Unfolds

Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction as it raced through the southeastern Caribbean toward Jamaica. The storm claimed at least six lives and left thousands affected by heavy rainfall, wind, and storm surge. Officials have issued warnings and evacuation orders as the hurricane continues its trajectory.

Hurricane Beryl surged through the open waters on Tuesday as a formidable Category 4 storm, headed toward Jamaica after wreaking havoc across southeastern Caribbean islands, resulting in at least six fatalities.

A hurricane warning is currently in effect for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, with Beryl expected to taper but remain near major-hurricane strength. Forecasts predict it will brush past or directly impact Jamaica early Wednesday, approach the Cayman Islands on Thursday, and hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Centre.

Late Monday, Beryl became the earliest storm to intensify into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, reaching peak winds of 165 mph (270 kph) before weakening slightly. On Tuesday night, Beryl was approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers) east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, with top winds of 150 mph (240 kph) while moving west-northwest at 22 mph (35 kph), the centre reported.

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