Utility companies carrying out assessment, restoration efforts following the passage of Hurricane Beryl

The Jamaica Public Service Company says an assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl revealed that Manchester, Clarendon and St Elizabeth are the worst affected parishes.

Director of Corporate Communications at JPS, Winsome Callum says electricity might not be restored to customers in those three parishes until over the weekend.

She says teams have been experiencing challenges accessing some areas.

Ms Callum is asking for patience from customers as JPS teams continue to make headway in restoring electricity across the island.

And The National Water Commission says it's making progress in restoration efforts following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

The company says yesterday it started critical assessment of all potable water supply systems to facilitate the earliest resumption to full operations.

Acting Public Relations Manager at the NWC Delano Williams says some facilities remain inaccessible due to blocked roadways, power outages, and dislocated pipelines.

He says the Hermitage Dam is at capacity and the levels at Mona reservoir should be made public this morning.