Hurricane Beryl resulted in the deaths of at least eight people in the southern United States due to fallen trees and severe flooding. The storm was later downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.
Tropical Storm Beryl, which initially made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane, resulted in the deaths of at least seven people in Texas and one person in Louisiana.
Following its passage through the Caribbean last week, Hurricane Beryl, which reached Category 5 strength at one point, has resulted in a death toll of at least 18.
Despite temperatures predicted to reach 41°C (106°F) with humidity, approximately 2.2 million households in Texas remained without electricity on Tuesday due to power grid damage.
In Louisiana, an additional 14,000 homes remained without power due to Hurricane Beryl. Authorities established air-conditioned shelters for affected residents while crews worked to restore services.
Despite weakening, Beryl continued its northeastward trajectory toward Canada, with winds reaching 30 miles (45 kilometers) per hour. The US National Hurricane Center cautioned that the storm could still cause flooding and tornadoes.
Houston, a vast metropolis with a population of 2.3 million, suffered severe damage from powerful winds and flooding during the hurricane. Tragically, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman lost their lives in separate incidents when trees fell onto their homes, as reported by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
During a press conference, Houston Mayor John Whitmire reported that a lightning strike, which may have sparked a fire, resulted in one fatality.
Additionally, a police department employee lost their life while commuting to work through floodwaters. In Louisiana, the Bossier Parish sheriff’s office confirmed another death caused by a tree collapsing onto a residence.
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