UPDATED: April 9, 2018 at 4:41 a.m. The impact of disastrous floods in Jamaica has hit home for Caribbean New Yorkers, who are now mounting a relief effort led by the Jamaican Consulate in Manhattan.

KINGSTON, Jamaica (WPEC) — Cleanup efforts are in full swing as Jamaica grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, a storm that left homes without roofs, power outages and major road blockages.

MANCHESTER, Jamaica —— Local Government Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Leader Desmond McKenzie says so far $31 million has been allocated to municipal corporations for drought relief.