Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Beryl caused significant destruction in 2024, leading to the retirement of their names. The storms resulted in over 300 deaths and $119 billion in damages. New names Brianna, Holly, and Miguel will replace them. Helene was the deadliest, with 249 fatalities and $78.7 billion in damages. Milton caused $34.3 billion in damages and 15 deaths, while Beryl killed 68 people across several countries. The WMO emphasizes the importance of early warnings in reducing fatalities, although economic losses continue to rise. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)