Hurricane Beryl causes at least one death and “massive destruction” in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, At least one person has died and “massive destruction” has been caused as “dangerous and destructive” Storm Beryl passed through the country on Monday afternoon. Union, Mayreau and Canouan Islands.

“At least one person has died and there may be more deaths. We still don’t know,” the San Vicentino prime minister lamented.

“Hurricane Beryl, a very dangerous and destructive storm, has come and gone and has left enormous devastation on our entire country. Hundreds of families are looking for their future,” Gonsalves told NBC Radio. Union Island is devastated. “The reports I have received indicate that 90% of the houses have been damaged or destroyed.”

Furthermore, in a video shared on his Facebook account, the president sadly pointed out: “Due to the lack of communication we have not yet received the initial reports, but it is estimated that the Union on the islands of Mayreau and Canouan has also suffered similar losses.”

In conclusion, he encouraged the citizens of the island country take shelter in your homes at night Since they are still under the influence of a tropical storm.

“However, our agencies are trying their best to re-establish communication with some sections and determine the extent of the damage,” Gonsalves said.

Beryl, which formed very quickly and early in the Atlantic, continues its path through the southern Caribbean Major hurricanes After wreaking havoc in Grenada, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, and even posing a threat as far south as the Dominican Republic and Haiti, reported the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC, in English).

In this context, the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irfan Ali, In a statement expressed “its deep concern and continuing worry” about the passage of Storm Beryl through the region.

“First reports indicate significant damage and destruction of infrastructure and private property in some areas,” Ali said.

According to the NHC, Beryl You may feel weak in the middle of the week. But it is expected to continue on its way as a storm.

The hurricane season, which began on June 1 in the Atlantic basin, has so far produced three tropical storms: Alberto, Beryl and Chris.