Hurricane Ida has hit the US state of Louisiana , causing widespread damage and loss of power.
At this stage more than one million people have lost power in the state with the city of New Orleans being the worst hit. Currently, emergency generators are the only way people have been able to get any kind of electricity in that city.
US President Joe Biden declared a “major disaster” and said it could take weeks to restore supplies. He has released extra funds for rescue and recovery efforts.
Hurricane Ida was originally declared a category four storm which means people should expect it to cause severe damage to buildings, trees and power lines.
However, it has now been downgraded to a category one, with its winds dropping to 170kmph as it moved inland.
So far one person has died.
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wow
In the New Orleans a deadly hurricane hit causing their supplies to be destroyed. the only electricity left being used are the ones from backup generators.Gladly only one person has died.
I feel so bad for that 1 person, AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN LUCKILY THATS SAD
This is devastating for new Orleans
That would be scary if you lived there. Hopefully we are safe in NZ
That is so terrible losing all your stuff and your house.
This is truly unfortunate…
Wow