Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46pm on 10 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, causing widespread destruction. The storm’s death toll has risen to 9, with 4 confirmed tornado-related deaths in St. Lucie County and additional fatalities reported in St. Petersburg and Volusia County. More than 3.3 million people are without power, and 11 million are at risk of flash flooding. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn residents to stay indoors due to downed power lines and debris. President Biden assured Floridians that "help is on the way," with thousands of federal personnel deployed to assist in recovery efforts.
