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Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton: According to National Hurricane Center (NHC) estimates, Hurricane Milton has made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida. Warning has also been issued in many cities regarding the storm. According to the National Hurricane Center, this storm is being described as the worst storm of this century. Its speed is more than 130 kilometers per hour. The US National Weather Service has advised all people present in the areas of South Florida to move to a safe place. Meteorologists have warned that Hurricane Milton could produce multiple tornadoes along with thunderstorms across Central and Southern Florida.

Hurricane hits Tampa Bay

More than 1.5 million homes and business establishments lost power on Wednesday night due to the storm. Due to the storm, strong winds are blowing in Florida and torrential rains are occurring. Hurricane Milton has hit the densely populated area of Florida ‘Tampa Bay’.

Stormy waves may arise in the sea

The Meteorological Department has warned that due to Hurricane Milton, storm waves of 8 to 12 feet or 2.4 to 3.6 meters can rise in the sea. Amidst high alert, people living in and around the Gulf Coast in Florida have been evacuated to safe places. President Joe Biden has declared an emergency for Florida and 7 thousand rescue personnel have been deployed there to assist.

The worst storm of the century in America

Due to Hurricane Milton, US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany and Angola. The US President has appealed to the people to go to a safe place. Biden said that this is a matter of life and death. This could be the worst storm in Florida in a century. Everyone, be careful and safe. (Reuters)

Also know

Let us tell you that there was a snow storm in America in 1888 which is considered to be one of the most destructive storms in American history. More than 400 people died due to the storm. The storm caused 22 inches of snowfall in New York, which closed the Brooklyn Bridge. Not only this, there was 40 to 50 inches of snowfall in other areas. According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, more than 400 people, including about 100 sailors, were killed and damage totaled $20 million. (Reuters)