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- Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, caused near-total destruction on the Grenadian islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, damaging or destroying about 98% of buildings.
- Beryl, which peaked as a Category 5 storm, is expected to impact Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, with preparations including curfews and evacuation orders.
- Three deaths were reported in Grenada, with additional fatalities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela due to the hurricane.
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Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, has wreaked havoc on the Grenadian islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with approximately 98% of buildings damaged or destroyed. The storm, which peaked as a Category 5, is heading towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, prompting curfew and evacuation orders. In Grenada, three deaths have been reported, with further fatalities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela. The devastation includes damage to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, airports, and water supply systems, exacerbated by recent dry conditions and the strain on desalination plants.
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