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Chandan KHANNA

Powerful Hurricane Beryl Slams Into Caribbean Island Of Carriacou

Strong winds blow as Hurricane Beryl approaches Bridgetown, Barbados on July 1, 2024 (Credit: AFP)

Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Caribbean island of Carriacou on Monday, producing "life-threatening conditions" including disastrous winds, according to US trackers, after the storm strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm.

With the "extremely dangerous eyewall" moving over the island, which is part of Grenada, the US National Hurricane Center warned residents "not leave their shelter as winds will rapidly increase."

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