Even though it has weakened somewhat, the destructive power of Hurricane Beryl was great: with wind speeds of up to 215 kilometers per hour, the storm reached Jamaica - and made roads impassable.

After its destructive passage over several smaller Caribbean islands, the severe hurricane "Beryl" has reached Jamaica. The storm center grazed the south coast of the country with around three million inhabitants, according to the US hurricane center NHC.

With sustained wind speeds of up to 215 kilometers per hour, "Beryl" has now weakened somewhat, but remains a hurricane of the second strongest category four. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain. There is currently no information about damage and possible victims in Jamaica. (Source: www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/hurrikan-beryl-jamaika-100.html

The DJG has collected donations and forwarded them to the organization "American Friends of Jamaica" (www.theafj.org). The organization has special aid projects for the victims of Beryl.