Hurricane Milton has wreaked havoc in America. This storm hit the coast of 'Siesta Key' city of Florida. It is being told that about 20 lakh people are forced to live without electricity. St. Petersburg, Florida received the heaviest rainfall in the last 1000 years. It has rained 16 inches in 3 hours. Which used to happen in 3 months.
Milton is the third major hurricane of the year to hit Florida. Earlier Helen had caused havoc. It was a Category 5 hurricane before hitting the coast in Siesta Key. At the time of impact, it became Category 3 and now it has been declared a Category 2 storm. Despite this it is very dangerous.
Flood threat for 20 lakh people
According to media reports, about 10 lakh people in Florida have no electricity in their homes. Flood threat is looming over 20 lakh people. The situation is so bad that police personnel deployed for the safety of people in some areas have also been ordered to return to safer places.
Storm taking water along
Due to hurricane, many areas of Florida are flooded due to heavy rains. On the other hand, the exact opposite has happened in Tampa Bay. Actually, the stormy winds are taking away the water that is accumulating due to rain. This brings relief from floods there.
225 people died due to Helen
Earlier, 225 people died in 12 states due to Helen cyclone, many people were injured. 1 crore 20 lakh people are affected by this. Emergency has been declared in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Alabama of America.
More than 1000 flights cancelled
More than 1000 flights have been cancelled in these states. More than 4000 flights have been affected. Cyclone Helen hit the coast of Florida on Friday morning. At that time the wind was blowing at a speed of 225 km per hour.
Due to waterlogging, people are running boats in their homes. The State Emergency Service said that 5 crore people may be affected in the next two to three days.