Hurricane Beryl Devastates Caribbean Islands

Hurricane Beryl caused widespread devastation across various Caribbean islands, with Union Island, Mayreau, and other parts of St. Vincent and the Grenadines severely impacted. The storm left Union Island in total darkness, with significant damage to power infrastructure and the need for urgent restoration efforts, including the deployment of generators and solar streetlights. Mayreau, one of the smallest inhabited islands, suffered catastrophic damage with 98% of structures severely affected. The storm, reaching Category 5 strength, resulted in at least 11 deaths across the Caribbean islands. While the Cayman Islands were spared significant damage, Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, highlighting the unprecedented activity in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.