FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show The Recent Hurricane In Jamaica?
The post shared on social media showing the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica is false. The image circulated before Hurricane Beryl even hit. Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a tropical depression as it moved toward inland Texas. At least three people have been killed in the storm and it has caused flash floods. Please be cautious about sharing information on social media without verifying its accuracy. It is important to rely on official sources for updates on severe weather events like hurricanes to ensure accurate and timely information. Our thoughts are with those affected by the impact of Hurricane Beryl.
A post shared on social media purportedly shows an image of the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica.
Verdict: False
The image circulated before Hurricane Beryl.
Fact Check:
Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a tropical depression on Monday as it moved toward inland Texas, Fox Weather reported. At least three people have been killed in the storm and has caused flash floods in the Houston Metro.
A post shared on Facebook purportedly shows chaos caused by the recent storm that struck Jamaica. The image shows two large trucks tipping and power lines falling.
The text overlay says, “Something terrible minutes ago! Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica.”
The caption reads, “Beryl is destroying Jamaica as a category 4.”
The claim is inaccurate. Credible news reports, such as USA Today, debunked that this image was taken during Hurricane Beryl. The image has been used as a thumbnail on a YouTube video dating back to April 2024, titled “Natural disasters! A chaotic storm attack Mexico! destroying damaged buildings.”
Another video entitled “TOP 14 minutes of Natural Disasters! Most Horrific Storm in China caught on camera” also used the image for the thumbnail in April 2024.
Beryl did hit Jamaica on Wednesday and reached a category 4 classification, according to AP News. The storm forced over 500 hundred people to shelters. (RELATED: Viral X Image Does Not Show Protests Against Le Pen In France)
This is not the first time misinformation has been shared online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated that all her socialist friends are millionaires.
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