Devastating 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends, marked by record-setting storms

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially concludes this weekend, leaving a trail of destruction, loss of life and massive economic damage across the Americas and the Caribbean, the UN meteorological agency reported on Friday.

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Devastating 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends, marked by record-setting storms

Hurricane Beryl highlights need for robust early warning systems

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