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As Hurricane Beryl approached Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the extent of the devastation it caused in Grenada became clear. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described the destruction as unimaginable and total, particularly on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique where 98 percent of buildings were damaged or destroyed. The natural environment also suffered with widespread vegetation and mangrove destruction. Despite the low death toll, the impact on infrastructure, including power and water supply, is significant. Beryl, a record-breaking storm, underscores the impact of global warming and its disproportionate effects on vulnerable countries.