At least eight people have been reported dead in Jamaica and the Grenadines
Hurricane Beryl is now a Category 3 storm and is forecast to move toward the Cayman Islands and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Jamaica on July 4 with sustained winds of up to 130mph (215km/h)
More than 400,000 people were without power in Jamaica on July 5
Portland, Jamaica was one of the worst-affected areas
Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged residents to take necessary steps for safety and property protection, imposing a curfew overnight on July 4
Hurricane Beryl, a powerful storm in the Caribbean, has caused significant damage to several islands including Jamaica and the Grenadines. According to multiple sources, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Jamaica on July 4 with sustained winds of up to 130mph (215km/h), causing widespread destruction and leaving at least eight people dead.
The storm hit Jamaica's southern coast, with Portland being one of the worst-affected areas. Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged residents to take necessary steps for safety and property protection, imposing a curfew overnight on July 4. The Jamaican government has reported that more than 400,000 people were without power on Thursday morning.
Hurricane Beryl is now a Category 3 storm and is forecast to move toward the Cayman Islands and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The National Hurricane Center warns of dangerous storm surge, heavy rainfall, and strong winds in these areas.
The Grenadines have also been severely affected by Hurricane Beryl. According to reports from Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, Carriacou and Petite Martinique experienced
Hurricane Beryl hit Jamaica's southern coast with winds up to 130mph (215km/h)
Prime Minister Holness urged residents to take necessary steps for safety and property protection
Beryl made landfall in the Windwards with sustained winds of 150 mph and higher gusts.
Damage estimates for the Windwards are preliminary.
Carriacou’s population of 6,081 has been affected, communications have been significantly compromised, and shelter is a significant consideration.
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The author provides factual information about the hurricane and its impact on various countries. There are no explicit logical fallacies in the article. However, there is an appeal to authority when the author mentions that Hurricane Beryl has the potential to hit southern Texas and Louisiana over the weekend according to the National Weather Service.
The storm's eye is approaching the Cayman Islands Thursday before heading toward Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
Hurricane Beryl has killed at least eight people.
1720086528Death toll rises to at least eight after Beryl tearing through the Caribbean
A woman has been killed after a tree fell on her house in the western parish of Hanover, Richard Thompson,
Some farmland has been flooded, causing damage in areas with sparse regulation
More than 400,000 people were without power on Thursday morning
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Hurricane Beryl hit Jamaica's southern coast with winds up to 130mph (215km/h)
Hurricane Beryl is a Category 3 storm with winds up to 120mph (195km/h)
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The author, Alex Smith, presents a factual account of the hurricane's impact on Jamaica without committing any formal logical fallacies. However, there is an appeal to authority and some inflammatory rhetoric.
. The category four storm - one of the most powerful to ever hit the country...
Overnight Prime Minister Andrew Holness extended an island-wide curfew...
The BBC's Nick Davis, who is in Jamaica's capital Kingston, says the island has been
Three islands within the Grenadine Islands chain reported more than 90% of their homes and buildings destroyed or severely damaged.
Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described 'total destruction' on Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including destruction of agriculture, electrical grid system, communication system, and natural environment.
Canouan reported damage to an estimated 90% of its buildings including houses, police station in Charlestown lost roof, airport control tower destroyed, hospital roof destroyed, power plant received significant damage.
Union Island reported extensive damage or destruction of an estimated 98% of buildings including houses and airport runway is usable.
Mayreau reported damage to 90% of its housing stock and buildings.
Palm Island reported significant damage to its resort and desalination plant.
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, Grenada was left with ‘unimaginable’ destruction after Hurricane Beryl passed through, damaging or destroying 98 percent of buildings in the nation of 6,000.
Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described ‘total destruction’ on Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including destruction of agriculture, electrical grid system, communication system, and natural environment.
At least eight people have been killed by Hurricane Beryl
Grenada was left with ‘unimaginable’ destruction after Hurricane Beryl passed through, damaging or destroying 98 percent of buildings in the nation of 6,000.
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The article uses the term 'total destruction' multiple times to describe the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl on some Caribbean islands. This is an example of sensationalism as it exaggerates the extent of the damage to grab readers' attention.
There's really nothing that can prepare you to see this level of destruction.
There is almost complete destruction of the electrical grid system in Carriacou. The entire communication system is completely destroyed.
It is almost Armageddon-like, almost total damage and destruction of all buildings. Complete devastation and destruction of agriculture. Complete and total destruction of the natural environment.
There is literally no vegetation left anywhere on the island of Carriacou; the mangroves are totally destroyed, the boats and the marinas significantly damaged.
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The author uses the term 'total destruction' multiple times to describe the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl on Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This is an example of hyperbole, which is a type of informal fallacy. The author also reports statements made by Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell using descriptive language such as 'quite significant', 'complete devastation and destruction', and 'almost total damage and destruction'. These statements are not fallacies but should be taken into consideration when evaluating the overall impact of the hurricane.
There's really nothing that can prepare you to see this level of destruction... It is almost Armageddon-like, almost total damage and destruction of all buildings. Complete devastation and destruction of agriculture. Complete and total destruction of the natural environment.
The entire communication system is completely destroyed.
There is literally no vegetation left anywhere on the island of Carriacou; the mangroves are totally destroyed, the boats and the marinas significantly damaged.
There is almost complete destruction of the electrical grid system in Carriacou.
Beryl’s rapid intensification indicates that this hurricane season will be far from normal due to global warming caused by fossil fuel pollution.
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. . . one person died in Jamaica.
The abnormally warm ocean waters that facilitated Beryl’s intensification show that this hurricane season will be far from normal due to global warming caused by fossil fuel pollution.
Jamaica is no stranger to tropical cyclones, but a direct hit from a tropical storm or hurricane is rare.
