Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on Carriacou Island as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread damage in the Caribbean. Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica are all in the path of the storm, with authorities warning of potential landslides and severe flooding. The storm has caused power outages, flooding, and destruction of homes and buildings. UNICEF videos show storm surge in Barbados and strong winds in St. Lucia, highlighting the impact of the storm on the region. Climate change is believed to be a factor in the rapid intensification of the storm, with Beryl becoming the earliest Category 4 hurricane on record to form in June. Jamaica faces the greatest threat of hurricane conditions, with the storm expected to maintain its strength as it moves westward. Emergency services are urging people to take the storm seriously and move to higher ground. Beryl is expected to weaken as it moves into the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, but the threat of severe weather remains in the region. The storm has caused significant disruptions in the Caribbean, with thousands of people affected by the worsening weather conditions. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but officials are warning of potential catastrophic consequences if the storm continues on its current path.
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Hurricane Beryl Hits Grenada as Category 4 Storm, Packing 150 mph Winds upon Landfall
