By Natalia Rueda 
The Caribbean region is on high alert due to the threat of Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm forming in the Caribbean Sea. With sustained winds of up to 150 mph, Beryl is expected to be one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region in years. This storm has caused devastation in Grenada, where multiple deaths and damage to structures have already been reported.
As Beryl approaches Jamaica, the government has issued warnings to citizens to prepare for the worst. The storm is expected to bring deadly storm surges, destructive winds and heavy rains that could cause flash flooding. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged the population to comply with evacuation orders if necessary.
But it is not only Jamaica that is at risk, Beryl will also head towards the Cayman Islands and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, where thousands of shelters have already been set up to protect residents. Weather experts point to climate change as one of the main factors behind the increasing intensity and frequency of hurricanes. Simon Stiell, UN climate chief, has issued an urgent call for action to address this unprecedented crisis.
With climate change as a key driver, world leaders must take concrete steps to address this emergency and protect vulnerable populations in the Caribbean. Preparedness and prevention are also critical to minimize the damage caused by extreme weather events such as Beryl. In the meantime, citizens of the region must be attentive to warnings and be prepared to deal with any dangerous situations that may arise.
With information from AFP