Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, is heading towards Jamaica, causing at least six deaths and significant damage in the southeast Caribbean. Residents in Jamaica are boarding up windows, securing boats, and taking precautions as the storm approaches. Beryl is expected to pass near or over Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, with life-threatening winds and storm surge. Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged Jamaicans to take the hurricane seriously and prepare for evacuation if necessary. The storm has already caused devastation in Grenada, with homes and buildings flattened and several fatalities reported. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected areas, as officials assess the extent of the damage. Canadians are advised to avoid travel to Haiti and other Caribbean nations due to the hurricane threat. Jamaica has imposed a curfew and closed international airports, with evacuation efforts underway. Three planes chartered to repatriate Canadians from Montego Bay have arrived in Canada. As Beryl continues its path of destruction through the Caribbean, residents are bracing for more severe weather and potential casualties.
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