Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica: 9 people killed

Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica: 9 people killed

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Category 4 hurricane Beryl hit the southern coast of Jamaica, killing at least 9 people, bringing destructive winds, flooding, causing airport closures and preparations for power outages.

Category four hurricane Beryl has hit Jamaica, killing at least nine people. This is reported by AP News, UNN reports.

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Category four hurricane Beryl hits the southern coast of Jamaica, killing at least nine people in the Caribbean.

The bad weather brought devastating winds and floods, destroying trees and farms.

Kingston and Montego Bay airports have been closed, and electricity companies are preparing for large-scale power outages.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed concern about the possible consequences as Beryl is projected to continue on its way to Haiti and Mexico in the coming days.

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