Hurricane Beryl slams Jamaica with damaging winds and flooding

Deadly hurricane claims at least one life, leaves trail of destruction

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**Kingston, Jamaica** - Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Jamaica on Wednesday, bringing torrential rainfall, damaging winds, and flooding that has left at least one person dead and caused widespread damage. The Category 4 storm made landfall near Port Antonio on the island's eastern coast, packing winds of up to 145 mph. The hurricane then tracked across the island, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Reports are coming in of widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Roads have been flooded, bridges have been washed out, and power lines have been downed. The Jamaican government has declared a state of emergency and has dispatched emergency crews to the hardest-hit areas. The government is also urging residents to remain indoors and to avoid any unnecessary travel. Hurricane Beryl is the first major hurricane to hit Jamaica since Hurricane Ivan in 2004. That storm caused widespread devastation and killed dozens of people. **Stay tuned for live updates on Hurricane Beryl as the storm continues to impact Jamaica.**