Powerful Hurricane Isaias: Hurricane 'Isaias' has hit America. This extremely powerful storm caused massive devastation in the Panhandle region of Florida and the coastal areas of Alabama. Due to strong winds, torrential rains and floods, many roads were submerged, trees were uprooted and power lines were broken.
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This hurricane has caused huge devastation and its strength can be estimated by looking at the pictures and videos that are emerging. Strong winds, torrential rains and the threat of floods have affected life in many areas. The Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of further flash floods and tornadoes. As of Friday evening, more than 5.94 lakh power customers in Florida and Alabama were without power. Whereas in Georgia and North Carolina, about 11-11 thousand consumers were affected by the power crisis.
This storm has created flood like conditions in Florida and Alabama.
According to American media reports, two deaths occurred in Escambia County, Florida and two in Alabama. Isaias reached Destin city in the Panhandle region of Florida on October 9. At that time, it was a Category 2 hurricane and its wind speed was recorded at about 169 kilometers per hour. Due to such strong winds, trees were uprooted, roofs of houses were blown away and buildings were damaged.