Hurricane Beryl has re-strengthened into a Category 3 storm as it heads towards Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula after causing devastation in the eastern Caribbean. The storm, which was once a Category 5 hurricane, now has winds of 115 mph. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has warned residents of Tulum to seek higher ground or shelter as Beryl approaches.
The storm is expected to make landfall around Tulum, prompting evacuations and preparations in the popular tourist destination. Beryl has already caused significant damage in the Caribbean, with houses destroyed, boats damaged, and roofs ripped off. The storm has also resulted in several deaths in the region.
Authorities in Mexico are taking precautionary measures, closing businesses, evacuating coastal communities, and moving sea turtle eggs to safer locations. Tourists in the area are hunkering down and preparing for power outages, while locals are bracing for the impact of the storm.
As Beryl moves towards the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters predict it will gain strength and could make landfall near the Mexico-U.S. border. Despite the storm’s destructive path, residents in the affected areas are remaining resilient and working to clear debris and repair damaged infrastructure. The region is bracing for more severe weather conditions as Beryl continues on its path of destruction.
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