According to the National Hurricane Center, the state of Texas has entered a state of emergency due to the arrival of Hurricane Beryl, which has turned into a hurricane again. PORTS CLOSED, POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLEWeather forecasters warn that the storm could bring destructive winds and up to 25 centimeters of rain when it reaches the coast early today. Some of the state's largest ports have been closed as a precaution, while residents in the area are concerned about power outages. AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE DEAD IN THE CARIBBEANBefore turning into a tropical storm by hitting Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the Beryl hurricane caused the death of at least 10 people in the Caribbean. 1 million people living in Texas were seriously warned before the arrival of the hurricane. WIND SPEEDS TO REACH UP TO 177 KM/HThe hurricane is expected to reach between the cities of Galveston and Corpus Christi and reach a category 2 level, which means it can withstand winds of up to 177 km/h. SHIP MOVEMENTS AND CARGO OPERATIONS RESTRICTEDOfficials say that although not as strong as in the Caribbean, the hurricane could cause widespread power outages and disruptions in Texas and inland areas up to the city of Houston. Meanwhile, all ship movements and cargo operations have also been restricted.
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