Florida, America is currently in the grip of Hurricane Milton.14 people have died due to Hurricane Milton.More than 30 lakh people have been affected due to Hurricane Milton.
New Delhi. Nature is currently wreaking havoc in Florida, located in the southeast of America. So far, 14 people have died in the state due to Hurricane Milton, which came at a speed of 300 kilometers. At the same time, thousands of people have had to leave their homes. Currently, there is a flood situation in many cities. At the same time, there are more than 30 lakh people who are currently forced to live without electricity due to Hurricane Milton. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Joe Biden administration has intensified the relief and rescue work. At present, the work of evacuating people trapped in the flood is going on.
According to the news of news agency Reuters, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state has now averted the worst situation. However, he also warned that the damage caused by Hurricane Milton is still very high and the floods in the country after this storm remain a matter of concern. In view of the stormy waves in Tampa Bay, a warning had already been issued that a very terrible scene would be seen here. Now this storm seems to be subsiding. However, flood situation persists in the barrier islands located along the southern coast of the city.
One or two did not come, a total of 27 tornadoes
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told a White House briefing that 14 deaths have been reported so far, adding that these deaths appear to have been caused by the tornado. He said that at least 27 tornadoes occurred in Florida. A series of tornadoes killed five people in St. Lucie on Florida’s east coast. These include two elderly people. Broken trees and electric poles were seen at various places in the city. The trucks seen overturned in the ditches proved how powerful these tornadoes were.
Mother and daughter hiding in the toilet of the house
Crystal Coleman, 37, and her 17-year-old daughter hid in the bathroom during the storm as the tornado began tearing off the roof of their Lakewood Park home, according to Reuters. He says that he felt as if a movie was going on. We are going to die. More than 30 lakh people are still forced to live in darkness due to the tornado. Efforts are being made to restart electricity at the state level.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 11, 2024, 10:03 IST