1500 flights cancelled, President Biden postpones Germany tour

US Florida Milton Hurricane: Hurricane Helen had already caused devastation in the south-eastern part of America, in which about 227 people have died so far. Meanwhile, for the second time in just 10 days, the biggest storm Milton is going to hit America on Wednesday (October 9), which can hit Tampa Bay, Florida. However, it is still 1000 km away. National Hurricane Center said that the coming Milton storm will be of Category-5, whose maximum speed will be more than 250 km per hour.

There is a possibility of huge loss of life and property due to this. In view of this, keeping in mind the safety of the people, the local administration has started the work of evacuating about 10 lakh people from Tampa Bay, which has a population of 30 lakhs, from the storm affected area. Out of this, 5 lakh people have been shifted to safe places.

According to American media reports, Tampa may weaken by the time it hits Tampa Bay, Florida. However, still its intensity is said to be quite high. According to the information, Hurricane Milton is currently passing through the Gulf of Mexico. Where last Monday the speed was 285 km per hour. In view of the threat of the storm, the local administration has issued an emergency alert in 51 out of 67 counties of Florida.

🇺🇸 🌨 A rare natural phenomenon is observed in the state of Florida, US

As Hurricane Milton takes aim at the US south washed by the Gulf of Mexico, unusual clouds appeared in the sky. pic.twitter.com/0hDjXPJFL2

— John Metzner (@JohnRMetzner) October 8, 2024

10 big things related to Hurricane Milton

• According to reports, there is a possibility of 127 to 254 mm or more rainfall during Milton storm. Due to this, floods can also occur.
• Due to the threat of Hurricane Milton, approximately 900 domestic and international flights were delayed. Apart from this, 700 flights have been cancelled.
• The White House informed that due to the storm, President Joe Biden’s visit to Germany and Angola, where he was scheduled to go between October 10-15, has been postponed on Tuesday.
• More than 1,500 flights have been canceled on October 9 due to Hurricane Milton.
• The Meteorological Department said that due to the storm, waves up to 15 feet high will rise in the coastal area of ​​Florida.
• The Meteorological Department said that there may be a danger of landslides between 2 am and 6 am on Thursday.
• Even before Hurricane Milton in Florida, many people are busy protecting their homes and shops by installing plywood.
• In view of the danger of Hurricane Milton, safety gears have been installed in all government buildings in the area.
• Before the storm, many people have been taken to shelter homes, where they can stay till the storm ends. During this period, a stadium has been completely converted into a shelter home.
• The local police administration is asking people to go to their homes and stay safe.

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