Climate change is making a storm like Beryl more dangerous
Haiti PM Dickon Mitchell said that there may be “more fatalities” in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. “The possibility that theremay be more fatalities remains a grim reality as movement is still highly restricted,” he added. Meanwhile, Jamaica PM Andrew Holness said that the country has banned all non-essential travel for the next 48 hours, to prevent any criminal activity.
The storm roars toward Jamaica after hitting the southeast Caribbean islands
Hurricane Beryl, the first Atlantic storm to reach Category 5 strength, is expected to hit Jamaica on Tuesday morning. National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan said people should prepare for “multiple life-threatening” hazards from Beryl. He added that hurricane conditions are expected to reach the coast of Jamaica around midday and that strong winds starting in the morning will make outside preparations difficult.
The Category 3 Hurricane made a landfall on the Caribbean island
Caribbean island nations of Barbados and Grenada have declared states of national emergency due to tropical storm Beryl. Barbados Meteorological Services Director Sabu Best said winds were dangerously strong from 50 up to 70kmph, urging residents to stay inside until an all-clear has been announced. Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, meaning meteorologists expect hurricane conditions to occur in the area.