Incredible before and after photos show the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl on Caribbean islands as the powerful storm barrels towards Jamaica.
Satellite photos obtained by DailyMail.com show large swathes of vegetation were completely destroyed after the Category 4 storm hit islands in the southeastern Caribbean on Monday.
Entire neighborhoods were also destroyed, and ruined homes were seen on the ground after Beryl swept through the area with sustained winds of 150 mph.
Six people have died on the tundra and many more are missing as food and water become scarce on some islands.
Across the region, photos and videos have captured downed power lines and flash flooding.
Incredible before and after photos show the damage Hurricane Beryl caused on Carriacao Island on Monday
Entire neighborhoods were destroyed by the Category 4 storm
The storm is expected to begin to lose some of its intensity, but will remain a significant storm when it passes near or over Jamaica early Wednesday morning.
Videos posted on social media from the island of Martinique show heavy flooding in the streets as residents try to clear away debris.
In Barbados, videos also showed waves pounding the shoreline, breaking walkways, toppling palm trees and flooding roads in the capital.
Banana trees were also snapped in half and in some photos dead cows could be seen in green pastures. according to the Orlando Sentinel.
“The hurricane came and went, leaving behind immense destruction,” said Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
He said nearly 90 percent of homes on Union Island were destroyed and “similar levels of devastation” were expected on Myreau and Canouan islands.
What once seemed like lush vegetation was wiped out by the powerful storm.
The storm has already claimed six lives, although authorities say more could be expected.
Meanwhile, in Grenada, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described the situation on his islands as “grim” at a news conference on Tuesday.
“There is no electricity and there is almost total destruction of houses and buildings on the island,” he said.
“The roads are not passable and in many cases are blocked by the large amount of debris scattered throughout the streets.”
The Grenadian island of Carriacou appeared to be faring worse than the larger island, with Kerryne James, minister for climate resilience, environment and renewable energy, describing how water, food and baby formula have become scarce.
Three casualties have already been reported in Grenada and Carriacou, including one person who died from their injuries after a tree fell on their home, according to Kerryne James, Minister for Climate Resilience, Environment and Renewable Energy.
Another victim was reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and two others in northern Venezuela, where five people were still missing as of Tuesday.
But Mitchell warned on Tuesday: “The possibility of further deaths remains a stark reality as movement remains severely restricted.”
Across the Caribbean, photos and videos showed debris in streets and fallen trees.
Damaged buildings and trees are seen after Hurricane Beryl hit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A fisherman throws a rope across boats damaged by Hurricane Beryl at Bridgetown Fisheries in Barbados
The storm is now heading directly toward Jamaica, where a hurricane warning remains in effect.
It is expected to begin to lose some of its intensity, but will remain a significant storm when it passes near or over Jamaica early Wednesday morning.
Beryl will bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to the area, and local officials are warning residents in flood-prone areas to prepare to evacuate.
“I encourage all Jamaicans to view the hurricane as a serious threat,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said in a speech on Monday.
Hundreds of evacuees have since arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and all seats are occupied on flights from Montego Bay and Kingston. Local News Reports 10.
The influx has even forced some airlines to begin adjusting their schedules to accommodate as many Jamaicans as possible.
Meanwhile, others have seen their vacation plans upended as cruise lines have changed their routes to avoid the storm.
Carnival Cruise Line said Tuesday it was changing the trajectories of two of its ships.
The Carnival Horizon, which was originally scheduled to arrive in Grand Cayman on July 3, canceled the visit and its scheduled voyage to Cozumel, Mexico, on July 4 was replaced with a visit to Nassau in the Bahamas on July 5.
The Carnival Liberty was also moving its scheduled stop in Cozumel from July 5 to Tuesday as the cruise ship tried to avoid Beryl’s path.
“The safety of our guests and crew is paramount, and we continue to monitor forecasts and take into account guidance from the National Hurricane Center, the U.S. Coast Guard and port authorities to provide timely updates to our guests as more information becomes available,” the cruise line said.
Norwegian Cruise Line also modified its routes for two cruises.
Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Breakaway have cancelled sailings to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Belize, and Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico. According to CNN.
Evacuees from Union Island arrive in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A Jamaican man climbs into the back of a taxi packed with supplies such as water and perishable goods as people prepare for Hurricane Beryl in Kingston.
As of Tuesday night, the eye of the storm was located about 360 miles east-southeast of Kingston, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 40 miles and tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 185 miles from the center.
“We are most concerned about Jamaica, where we expect the core of a major hurricane to pass near or over the island,” said National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan.
“It’s better to be in a safe place where you can ride out the storm by nightfall (Tuesday),” he warned.
“Be prepared to remain there until Wednesday.”
Beryl is expected to impact the Cayman Islands on Thursday and the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday.
Once it reaches the area, storm surges could be up to eight feet above average as heavy rains drench the island.
“This is a big danger in the Caribbean, especially on the mountainous islands,” Brennan said.
“This could cause life-threatening flash flooding and landslides in some of those areas.”
Hurricane warnings are now in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, and the entire southern coast of Haiti.
Tropical storm warnings are also in effect for the entire southern coast of Hispaniola.
From there, Beryl is expected to impact the Cayman Islands on Thursday and the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday.
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