Hurricane Beryl claims a life in Grenada

Tragedy struck in Grenada as Hurricane Beryl tore through the Caribbean, claiming its first confirmed casualty.

A man in St George lost his life after being struck by a falling tree as the powerful storm lashed the area.

This devastating event marks the first reported death in Grenada directly attributed to the now catastrophic Category 5 storm.

Beryl initially made landfall on the small island of Carriacou before unleashing its fury on Grenada and Petite Martinique.

The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but early reports indicate widespread destruction.

The impact of the storm has affected not only Grenada but also St Vincent, where severe effects and one fatality have been reported.

As the destructive path of Beryl continues, Jamaica faces the looming threat of life-threatening winds and storm surge, with the government of the Cayman Islands issuing a Hurricane Watch for all its territories in response to the approaching danger.

Additionally, a series of warnings and watches have been put in place across the region, including a Hurricane Warning for Jamaica and a Tropical Storm Warning for parts of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.