2024-07-08 18:42:17
He Huracán Berylwith its imposing strength, He touched ground This Friday at 6:05 a.m. local time, north of Tulum. The Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezamaconfirmed this event through his Facebook account, also announcing that the hurricane was downgraded to category 2. However, the governor urged the population to take extreme precautions and remain calm in the face of nature’s ravages.
“The winds are too strong, we are still in Red alert. “Let’s not leave home,” Lezama said in his post. This call for caution highlights the need to stay safe from the adverse conditions presented by the meteorological phenomenon.
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The entire state of Quintana Roo remains in Red Alert, the phase of maximum danger, due to the maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 220 kilometers per hour brought by Beryl. The hurricane is moving west-northwest at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour, increasing concern for the areas in its path.
The hurricane’s cloud bands will bring torrential rains, estimated at between 150 and 250 millimetres, as well as electrical discharges. Waves of between 6 and 8 metres in height are expected and a storm surge that could rise from 3 to 5 metres. There is also the possibility of waterspouts forming, increasing the risk for coastal areas.
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In light of this situation, the State Government has implemented a hurricane prevention zone from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, including Cozumel. Surveillance extends from Chetumal to Puerto Costa Maya and from Cancun to Cabo Catoche. In addition, a tropical storm prevention zone has been established from Cancun to Campeche.
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2024-07-08 18:42:17