Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl threatens Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl, a powerful category 4 storm, is approaching Jamaica, prompting emergency declarations.
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, is approaching Jamaica with devastating winds and heavy rainfall after causing significant damage in the southeast Caribbean. The storm, downgraded from Category 5, has already led to fatalities and widespread destruction in Grenada and northern Venezuela. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a major disaster area, closed airports, and enforced a curfew for public safety.
