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Hurricane Beryl struck the Caribbean region from July 1 to July 4, 2024. As a Category 4 hurricane, briefly ranked to a Category 5, Beryl caused significant damage across several islands, including Barbados, the Cayman Islands, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
As of July 4, ten people died and five more are missing. The number of injured remains unknown. Thousands of people have been forced to flee in search of shelter. Local, regional and international organizations have taken measures and initiatives to mitigate the impact of the hurricane. However, the destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges have caused extensive damage, severely affecting populations, infrastructures, services, and livelihoods. There is an urgent need for humanitarian intervention across sectors, including coordination, education, food security, health, protection, shelter, and WASH.
As the hurricaneʼs intensity varied geographically, impacting sectors and populations differently, this report provides a detailed overview of the priority needs, affected areas, priority groups, and sector-specific needs. It aims to enhance and tailor the coordination, response and support from humanitarian organizations and the international community.
Source link : https://reliefweb.int/report/grenada/hurricane-beryl-update-1-05-july-2024
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Publish date : 2024-07-05 15:01:16
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