Badai Beryl Kills 7 People, British Military Sends Combat Squadron, 50 Marines And Food Assistance

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JAKARTA - The Beryl storm that hit countries in the Caribbean Sea region has killed seven people. The British Navy (AL) sent 50 Marines and aid.

Citing Metro.co.uk, the UK Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) said the aid was brought by HMS Trent. The offshore patrol boat departed from Puerto Rico last Wednesday and is expected to arrive this weekend.

The assistance consisted of food, packaged drinks, and various emergency equipment.

The UK's 700X Navy Combat Air Squadron (AL) was also deployed to help address the impact of Hurricane Beryl.

The squad was tasked with conducting aerial reconnaissance to observe the extreme weather and meeting the needs of 24 British Commando Royal Engineers in the affected areas.

Meanwhile, a team of British Emergency Response specialists was sent to the East Caribbean to provide consular assistance to affected British nationals.

The Beryl storm that hit Grenada, Carriacou, St Vincent and Grenadies and Venezuela so far has killed seven people. The devastating storm approached Jamaica and the Cayman Islands last night then headed to Mexico on Thursday morning local time.

The British Ministry of Defense said the storm was categorized 5th, bringing winds of speed exceeding 155mph to the affected areas.