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I was left stunned over the weekend seeing the speed in which #HurricaneBeryl intensified and headed towards the Caribbean (a hurricane warning is currently in place for Barbados, St.Lucia, St.Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Tobago. A Tropical Storm warning has been issued for Trinidad and Martinique). 🌀A named hurricane, let alone a major Category 4 storm, making landfall so early in the Atlantic Hurricane Season is extraordinary and history-making. My thoughts and prayers are with all affected, and I wait anxiously to see how the islands will fare. 🌀The Caribbean region is amongst the most vulnarable to climate change, and Hurricane Beryl is yet another example of how the islands are on the front line of the climate crisis. It is set to be a more active than normal hurricane season, and I pray there is no loss of life or major destruction over the coming months. 🌀One thing about the Caribbean is that the region knows how to prepare for a natural disaster. We know how to mobilise, make the best of available resources and crucially, how to #communicate effectively during these national emergencies. As always, I am impressed with the regular updates from key organisations such as local governments, National Emergency Management Organisations(NEMO), Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), regional and local media outlets. All have a clear aim - to ensure residents are as informed, prepared and safe as they can be during the storm’s passage and aftermath. 🌀Shout out to Caribbean Weather Center based in Curaçao (very active on Facebook) - it’s just one of the reliable outlets helping to keep those on the ground and also those of us throughout the Caribbean diaspora informed of the storm’s progress. #HurricaneBeryl #CaribbeanStrong #OneCaribbean #ClimateChange #DisasterRelief #CommunitySupport #CrisisCommunications Photo credit: NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Hurricane Beryl, here is what you need to know: - The earliest in the year Category 4 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean since 1851 - Rapidly intensified to a category 4 storm, reaching 130 mph winds and might go up as high as 145 mp - From Barbados, the hurricane is expected to sweep across the Westward Islands, Jamaica and then potentially to Mexico and might even reach in some scenarios Texas by next weekend - St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced a national shutdown. - Rising ocean temperatures are likely linked to climate change, which potentially fueled Beryl's acceleration. - Beryl emphasizes the importance of hurricane preparedness and strong infrastructure in vulnerable regions. We hope for the safety of the Islands and region impacted by Hurricane Beryl and storms and urge the residents to listen to local authorities guidelines and restrictions. Source and more info in the comments #HurricaneBeryl #Beryl #Storm #StLucia #Jamaica #climatenews #climatechange #sustainablenews #category4hurricane #AtlanticOcean Photo credit: Shashank Sahay on Unsplash

🌪️ Hurricane Beryl's devastation underscores the urgent need for climate action and financial support. Leaders across the Caribbean are calling for immediate solutions to combat the increasing frequency and intensity of these natural disasters. Dive into the full story below ⬇️ #climatetrackercaribbean #climatejustice #hurricaneberyl

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, Grenada Red Cross Society, Barbados Red Cross Society and Jamaica Red Cross are responding to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Beryl. Climate change has likely played a significant role in the rapid intensification of storms like Beryl. The hotter-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the southern Atlantic and Caribbean are acting as a catalyst for storms, causing them to strengthen quickly into major hurricanes. The severity of the damages in the aftermath of the hurricane is tangible and, unfortunately, heartbreaking as hurricane season in the Caribbean is just beginning. Our Red Cross network is critical for these types of disasters. Our volunteers and staff are there before, during, and after these events. At this point, the needs are immense — food, shelter, water, clothing. At the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, we have launched an emergency appeal of CHF 4 million to provide humanitarian assistance to 25,000 people affected in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Jamaica for the next 12 months.

Hurricane Beryl has caused destruction in several Caribbean countries, killing at least one person and leaving hundreds displaced and without access to basic utilities in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and Saint Lucia. The storm has intensified to Category 5 and is currently in route to Jamaica, with projections indicating that it may reach southeast Mexico by the end of the week. Images on social media reveal widespread devastation, including roofless homes and debris-strewn towns. Grenada's Prime Minister characterised Carriacou Island as "flattened" within 30 minutes of Beryl's arrival. According to reports from St Vincent and the Grenadines, there have been confirmed fatalities, and the death toll is expected to grow. Ahead of the storm's landfall, airports and businesses shut down, and residents were urged to seek safety. Despite Beryl's slight weakening, officials caution that the danger persists, with maximum sustained winds hovering near 150mph (241 km /h). A hurricane watch is now in effect for Jamaica, signaling the likelihood of severe conditions by midweek. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 : X: worldtimes_in Facebook: The World Times Instagram: theworldtimes.in LinkedIn: The World Times [Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean, fatalities, devastation] #HurricaneBeryl #CaribbeanDevastation #Category5 #EmergencyResponse Source: BBC News Business Insider

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We are relieved to report that our teams based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Trinidad, and Mexico are all safe and well following the impact and devastating damage caused by Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Caribbean region.   Beryl is the earliest storm on record to hit the Caribbean with such strength. The abnormally early arrival of this hurricane, significantly ahead of the typical late August to September hurricane season, worryingly demonstrates how the effects of climate change and rising ocean temperatures are already increasing the risk faced from severe storm events by residents. It is now more important than ever to act on climate change to avoid worsening natural disasters like this, which will continue to arrive out of season and with increasing intensity. https://lnkd.in/e3fUSgvH

🌀🚨 Hurricane Beryl Alert: Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico Braces for Impact! Category 2 Hurricane Beryl, packing winds of 125 mph, is on a collision course with the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, home to popular tourist destinations. 🏖️🌴 Having already wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, Beryl has left a trail of destruction in its wake, including the loss of homes and lives. 🏠💔 The hurricane's path shows it approaching the Cayman Islands before making landfall in Mexico, where it is expected to weaken slightly but still maintain its strength as a Category 2 storm. 🇲🇽🌀 Preparations are in full swing, with evacuations underway, shelters being prepared, and sea turtle eggs being relocated to safer areas. 🐢🏠 Despite the looming threat, some tourists in popular nightlife hotspots like Playa del Carmen and Tulum are making the most of their time, taking one last night on the town before the storm hits. 🎉🍹 Beryl's impact has been devastating, with reports of widespread destruction and power outages across the Caribbean. The storm has claimed lives in several countries, with its initial impact felt in Jamaica, where it caused power outages and damage to homes. The prime minister has acknowledged the potential for further devastation. 🇯🇲🔌 Stay safe and stay informed as Hurricane Beryl continues its destructive path. 🙏📢 #HurricaneBeryl #Mexico #YucatanPeninsula #StaySafe #Texas

Timely and erudite there is no excuse for maintaining dysfunctional and colonial practices in how the Caribbean approaches disaster management and resilience. We know better and should demonstrate this with actions. #resilience #ecosystemstrengthening

I have lived through 4 hurricane seasons on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica, including during the Covid total island closure. This is why I have been following hurricane Beryl for a few days now with an increasing worry for friends, for the agricultural damage, for the landslides cutting off villages and towns, for the destruction that these winds that have grown into category 5 hurricane will carry. From June to November, that's what all do in the islands: hurricane news watch. As climate change has made the frequency and the strength of hurricanes that more potent, this is my real-life reminder of why we need climate finance for Loss and Damage and soil restoration as well as how badly we need to remember to include the Caribbean people themselves in the design of climate and food security adaptation projects. #Jamaica #LossandDamage #climatecrisis #climatefinance #soilrestoration #foodsystems #Carribbean #foodsystemstransformation #hurricanes #reforestation