For several hours, Florida has been facing… Hurricane Milton. It is accompanied by winds reaching up to 160 km/h and downpours. More than three million customers are without electricity, and many people have still not recovered from the impact of Hurricane Helene, which occurred at the end of September.
Milton, although weakened somewhat by the time he made landfall, had inflicted enormous damage. CNN, citing the Florida authorities, reported that the initial number of victims of the disaster reached 13 people.
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In many places, services are constantly working to help people affected by the hurricane. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Florida reported on social media that the services rescued 22 people from areas where heavy water began to enter.
According to Sky News, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office previously, more than 100 residents were rescued from a Tampa nursing home.
USA. Hurricane Milton devastates Florida. Roads collapsed in many places
An official profile from the city of Orange in Volusia County, Florida showed what destruction Hurricane Milton caused. Several roads in the city were flooded or blocked by fallen cables, power poles and trees. All because of the floods brought by the element.
“Our police and fire teams are actively working to cordon off these areas to ensure your safety. If you encounter a barricaded road, please turn around immediately and do not attempt to pass. Do not approach to take photos or videos. Please do not risk your safety“- appealed in the statement.
Additionally, the published post emphasizes that flood water can be unpredictable and although its level may not seem too high, it can sweep away cars. What's more, this water may obscure obstacles that are beneath it and may pose a threat. The photos provided show that the force of the element carried by Hurricane Milton was so great that roads have collapsed in places.
Sources: Sky News, NBC News, BBC