Dhaka,   Friday 11 October 2024

Several dead after Hurricane Milton thrashes Florida

SAT International Desk

Published: 00:08, 11 October 2024

Several dead after Hurricane Milton thrashes Florida

Hurricane Milton has caused significant devastation in Florida, resulting in several fatalities. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing powerful winds, hazardous storm surges, and severe flooding.

The aftermath includes extensive damage to buildings, and millions of residents are now without power and water.

Florida residents are being warned not to visit areas hit by Hurricane Milton after it brought tornadoes, floods, and storm surges to the state

Summary of damages caused by Milton 

More than three million homes and businesses are without power, while Governor Ron DeSantis says more flooding is expected in coming days.

At least five people were killed on the state's east coast in St Lucie County, DeSantis says.

The total number of deaths throughout the state is not yet confirmed, according to DeSantis, though reports from local authorities indicate the toll is likely to rise.

In St Petersburg, on the west coast, the water supply has been cut, a crane crashed into a newspaper building, and the roof of a Major League Baseball stadium was ripped off.

Milton is moving into the Atlantic, but many parts of the state are flooded, with some people being rescued by boat.

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