{"id":325420,"date":"2024-07-02T22:38:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T02:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=325420"},"modified":"2024-07-03T08:54:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T12:54:20","slug":"beryls-impact-causes-temporary-halt-to-ferry-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/beryls-impact-causes-temporary-halt-to-ferry-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Beryl\u2019s impact causes temporary halt to ferry operations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ferry terminal, damaged by Hurricane Beryl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Despite being spared from the direct impact of Hurricane Beryl, the seas in Dominica remain extremely turbulent, leading to the cessation of ferry travel operations. Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard suffered a crucial blast, resulting in severe damage to the road and sidewalks from the encroaching sea.<\/p>\n

Hans Victor, the Operations Manager at Express Des Iles, informed DNO that operations are expected to resume by Thursday, July 4, once sea conditions improve. Victor stated, “I just received word that [Wednesday] will also be canceled because we do not believe sea conditions will improve by then. So, our services are on hold for Dominica.”<\/p>\n

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He continued on a positive note, saying, “The possibilities are that, should sea conditions subside, on Thursday morning, we will resume with two trips: one from the North all the way to the South and back. Hopefully, that works out, and we will resume the schedule by Friday.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Grenada on Monday, July 1, at around 6:00 P.M. as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds up to 155mph, soon intensifying to Category 5. Although not directly in its path, the southern end of Dominica was heavily impacted by tropical storm conditions namely heavy winds, and high rainfall, posing a dangerous threat to coastline residents and those in areas prone to landslides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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