09.07.2024 15:00
The Beryl Hurricane, which previously caused casualties in Grenada, Northern Venezuela, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica, has severely hit the United States. Six people lost their lives in Texas due to the hurricane, while 2.7 million homes and businesses were left without electricity, and floodwaters blocked many roads.
The Beryl Hurricane, which hit the state of Texas in the USA, has caused 6 deaths and left 2.7 million homes and businesses without electricity. The hurricane is also expected to affect Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri.
TOLL IS GETTING HEAVIER EVERY HOUR
The Beryl Hurricane, which has caused great destruction in the Americas, continues to have its impact. The hurricane, which hit the Caribbean countries, the Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico, and most recently the state of Texas in the USA, is causing the toll to increase.
2.7 MILLION HOMES AND BUSINESSES LEFT WITHOUT ELECTRICITY
Judge Mark Keough of Montgomery County stated that a tractor driver and a couple in a wooded area lost their lives due to fallen trees caused by the intensity of the storm. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also reported that 3 more people lost their lives, 2 due to fallen trees and 1 due to drowning. Patrick stated that 2.7 million homes and businesses were left without electricity due to the hurricane and that more than 2,500 personnel were deployed in the field.
"WE ARE RECEIVING HELP CALLS FROM EVERYWHERE"
The hurricane that hit Texas brought along severe storms and rainfall. Trees and power lines were knocked down, roads were closed, and some roads were submerged. Houston Mayor John Whitmire stated that floodwaters exceeded 25 centimeters in most parts of Houston and said, "We are receiving help calls from everywhere in Houston." 1,300 flights were canceled throughout the state. Beryl is expected to hit Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri after Texas.
HURRICANE CLAIMS A TOTAL OF 17 LIVES
The Beryl Hurricane, which previously caused loss of life in Grenada, Northern Venezuela, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica, has now claimed a total of 17 lives, including the 6 deaths in Texas.