Beta upgraded to hurricane status

Tropical Storm Beta is now a Category One hurricane.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2005 - 11:08

Tropical Storm Beta is now a Category One hurricane.

It is currently lashing the Colombian island of Providencia. Thousands of Nicaraguans are being evacuated as the hurricane gathers strength.

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