Hurricane Dorian death toll rises to 20 as it pushes towards mainland United States
Parts of the United States are preparing for the worst flooding conditions in 30 years. The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has rised to 20 and is expected to rise as it continues to wreak havoc as it heads towards the United States. “We’ve had an absolute horrendous tragedy, numbers of lives […]
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Five killed as Hurricane Dorian continues to head towards mainland U.S.
Airports in Florida have been shut down, while several towns and cities have been ordered to evacuate. On Monday evening (local time), Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis that there have been five deaths so far confirmed, as Hurricane Dorian continues to strike. Minnis said that the devastation there is “unprecedented and extensive. We are in the […]
7 years ago
Hurricane Dorian causing “catastrophic impact” in the Bahamas
An eight-year-old boy has become the first victim of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. On Sunday, Hurricane Dorian was updated to a Category 5 status, the highest possible category on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale (SSHWS) used on hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies, 13,000 homes in […]
7 years ago
Hurricane Dorian updated to highest possible category
The hurricane is expected to do a substantial amount of damage. Hurricane Dorian has been upgraded to a Category Five, the highest possible category, as it is expected to make its way through parts of America, as well as Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. According to the National Hurricane Centre, a tropical storm warning is […]
7 years ago