Storm - Tropical storm "Beryl" moves through Texas - At least four dead
Millions of people in Texas are still without power, as Tropical Storm "Beryl" continues to make its way through the US state. It is expected to take several days before power is restored for the two to three million affected households, said the head of the utility company. The mayor of the US metropolis Houston reported that at least four people have died as a result of the storm. In Jasper County, on the border with Louisiana, a tornado destroyed around three dozen houses.
The US Hurricane Center warned parts of Texas and Louisiana for further tornados, landslides, and strong winds. Along the Gulf Coast, there is still a danger of life-threatening storm surges. People should pay attention to the storm surge. According to meteorologists, "Beryl" is expected to continue moving northeast in the coming days and to continue losing strength.
"Beryl" made landfall as a hurricane near the Texas community of Matagorda early Monday morning (local time). Matagorda is about 130 kilometers southwest of the megacity Houston. "Beryl" has had the people in the region on edge for more than a week, as it formed in the southeastern Caribbean Sea at the end of June. It reached the highest hurricane strength, Category 5, in the Caribbean, with sustained winds of more than 251 kilometers per hour. It passed over several islands in the Lesser Antilles, made landfall on the eastern coast of the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula, and then continued through the Gulf of Mexico.
- Tropical Storm "Beryl" poses a potential threat to the electricity supply in parts of Texas and Louisiana, as forecasted by the US Hurricane Center.
- Despite the ongoing damages caused by Tropical Storm "Beryl" in Texas, vacationers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, another Caribbean island, are enjoying the favorable weather conditions.
- In contrast to the current situation in Texas, Venezuela has been experiencing abnormal weather patterns, including heavy rains and flooding, causing considerable climate-related issues.
- Some areas in Houston are still grappling with power outages and floods, an aftermath of Tropical Storm "Beryl", while residents in Grenada and Jamaica eagerly await the arrival of the storm, hoping for a break from their drought-stricken climate.
- Meteorologists predict that Tropical Storm "Beryl" will eventually weaken and make its way towards Mexico, potentially affecting coastal cities like Matagorda and its surrounding communities.
- In Matagorda, businesses and residents have begun the post-storm recovery process, with officials working to restore electricity and address the damage caused by the storm.
- The storm, which began as a hurricane, spared areas in Mexico, but caused significant destruction in areas of Texas, including Matagorda and Matagorda Bay, which is popular for fishing and boating activities.
