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Hurricane Ian/ The most dangerous storm to hit the US, 2.4 million homes and businesses without power

2022-09-29 13:18:00, Kosova & Bota CNA
Hurricane Ian/ The most dangerous storm to hit the US, 2.4 million homes and
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One of the deadliest storms to hit the US in years has left 2.4 million homes and businesses in Florida without power and flooding has ravaged the country.

Hurricane Ian made landfall around 3:10 p.m. local time on Wednesday, battering the coast with winds of up to 241 km/h (150 mph).

The category four hurricane was later downgraded to a tropical storm.

Still, Floridians were warned that the most dangerous 24 hours lay ahead, and Tampa's mayor asked people to shelter in place overnight into Thursday morning.

Residents were ordered to leave their homes, but many have decided to stay and seek shelter inside.

Mark Pritchett, who lives in the town of Venice, about 95 km (60 miles) south of Tampa, described the "terrifying" moment when he stepped outside his home as the hurricane crossed the Gulf of Mexico.

State Governor Ron DeSantis described Ian as the "biggest flood event" southwest Florida has ever seen and announced that 7,000 National Guard troops are ready to lead rescue operations in flood areas./ CNA.al





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