Why Hurricane Beryl Was a Warning for the Entire Caribbean | Rebuilding Paradise Part 2 (2024)
Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, intensifying with frightening speed and leaving destruction across the Caribbean. But the storm also raised a bigger question: are Caribbean islands prepared for a new era of extreme weather?
In Part 2 of Rebuilding Paradise, meteorologists and climate experts explain why Beryl was so unusual, how unusually warm ocean waters contributed to its rapid intensification, and why storms like these leave vulnerable island communities with dangerously little time to prepare.
The documentary also examines the wider threat of climate change, from rising sea levels and coastal erosion to extreme heat, drought and flooding. In Jamaica and across the region, these hazards can compound one another, threatening homes, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and everyday life.
Caribbean nations contribute relatively little to global emissions, yet face enormous risks from a changing climate. As experts call for climate justice and stronger building practices, one reality becomes increasingly clear: the region must prepare for more than hurricanes alone.
Rebuilding Paradise — Part 2 (2024)
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