The dying toll in Grenada has risen to 3 following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which struck the island nation with devastating pressure.
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell introduced in a nationwide handle on Tuesday morning that two fatalities occurred on the island of Carriacou, which bore the brunt of Beryl’s power as a strong class 4 storm.
Fatalities and harm
One casualty occurred in Grenada itself, the place a person tragically misplaced his life when a tree fell on his residence.
Mitchell emphasised the grim chance of further fatalities.
Infrastructure challenges
Mitchell additionally highlighted the extreme impression on Carriacou and Petit Martinique, describing them as fully devastated.
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The destruction has rendered fuel stations inoperable, severely limiting gas provides and hindering the usage of heavy gear for restoration efforts.
Comparability to Hurricane Ivan
The size of destruction has drawn comparisons to Hurricane Ivan, which wreaked havoc on Grenada in 2004, additional underscoring the severity of the present disaster.
As Grenada started the daunting process of restoration, Mitchell referred to as upon all residents to unite and assist one another by what guarantees to be a protracted and difficult journey.
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Plans are underway to ship help to Carriacou and Petit Martinique as quickly as sea situations allow protected passage for reduction shipments.
