Hurricane Beryl Devastates Caribbean Islands

Hurricane Beryl, a record-breaking Category 5 storm, has devastated several Caribbean islands, including Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, with wind speeds reaching up to 165 mph. The hurricane has resulted in at least six deaths and caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and natural landscapes. The storm intensified unusually quickly from a tropical depression to a Category 4 hurricane in just two days, attributed to abnormally warm ocean waters influenced by climate change. The Indian cricket team, stranded in Barbados post their T20 World Cup victory, is among those affected, with delays in their return home. Jamaica is bracing for impact as Beryl continues its destructive path, with warnings of life-threatening winds and flooding. The storm's unprecedented intensity and early occurrence in the hurricane season underscore the increasing volatility of weather patterns due to global warming.