At least one person has died following the landfall of Hurricane Beryl across several Caribbean countries. Thousands remain without power or are in temporary shelters in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St Lucia.
Upgraded to a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Beryl is moving west toward Jamaica and is expected to reach southeastern Mexico by the end of the week. Social media images depict homes with roofs torn off and residents sifting through rubble to salvage belongings.
The hurricane’s impact became apparent after it hit Carriacou Island in Grenada, devastating several areas in its path. “In half an hour, Carriacou was flattened,” stated Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell.
Ralph Gonsalves, Premier of St Vincent and the Grenadines, confirmed one fatality and warned of potential additional casualties. Prior to the hurricane’s arrival, airports and businesses were closed, and residents were urged to seek shelter.
