Heavy rains and strong winds from Hurricane Beryl pounded the coast of Jamaica on Wednesday after the powerful storm devastated parts of the southeast Caribbean, where it left a trail of death and destruction.
At least seven deaths have been attributed to the powerful storm: three in the Grenada islands, three in Venezuela and one in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
It is the earliest Atlantic hurricane on record to reach Category 5 strength, meaning it has sustained winds stronger than 156 miles (251 kilometers) per hour, the highest marker on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale.
Videos shared on social media showed destroyed homes and damaged police stations, schools, hospitals and streets.
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