Milton

The tragic aftermath of Hurricane Milton has claimed at least 16 lives, as reported by officials in Florida, while millions remain in the dark, grappling with the arduous task of rebuilding their lives. Over two million homes and businesses continue to suffer power outages, with certain regions along the storm's devastating route still submerged under water. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized, "There are locations where water levels keep rising." Despite the storm's severity, he expressed a sense of relief, stating,…

In a devastating turn of events, Hurricane Milton has claimed the lives of at least 11 individuals as it swept through Florida, unleashing tornadoes that wreaked havoc across the state. Authorities have reported widespread flooding, power outages, and various other troubles from what turned out to be a less catastrophic storm than initially predicted. Late Wednesday night, the hurricane roared across the region before moving out to sea, leaving behind a trail of destruction with roads blocked by fallen trees and tangled…

Hurricanes Milton and Helene are intensifying the strain on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the government's emergency response outfit. This agency is grappling with budget shortages, navigating a politically charged disinformation landscape, and trying to shake off the shadows of its past inadequacies in managing large-scale storms. Hurricane Milton, growing in strength, is moving past Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, setting its sights on Florida's bustling Tampa Bay region, which is still recovering from the…

As Hurricane Milton hurtles toward Florida's Gulf Coast, residents face a tense final day to either evacuate or brace themselves for the impending disaster of this "catastrophic" Category 5 storm. With an anticipated life-threatening storm surge on the horizon, the urgency to act has never been more vital. Over a million individuals residing in coastal territories are currently under mandatory evacuation orders. As people make their way to higher ground, roads have become choked with traffic, and gas stations have run dry…

Florida, already battered by recent storms, is preparing for a direct onslaught from Hurricane Milton as it escalates back to a formidable Category 5 hurricane. President Joe Biden implored residents to evacuate the area, cautioning that this event could become the most catastrophic natural disaster the state has faced in a century. As the colossal hurricane draws near Florida’s western shore, anxiety permeates the air. Families hurriedly boarded up their homes, while others frantically sought escape routes. “Make no…

As Hurricane Milton approaches, it has diminished slightly but remains a formidable Category 4 storm, posing a serious threat to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on its trajectory toward Florida. In response to the storm’s path, authorities have ordered the evacuation of over a million residents in its anticipated wake. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted, “Milton is expected to maintain its dangerous status as it nears Florida’s shores.” The densely populated west coast of Florida, still recovering from the devastating…

The ominous winds of Hurricane Milton are gathering strength, threatening to unleash devastating storm surges on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula before turning its fierce gaze toward Florida in the coming days. This latest tempest has emerged shortly after the tragic impact of Hurricane Helene, compelling some residents of Florida to evacuate once more within a span of just a few weeks. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has classified Milton as "an extremely perilous Category 4 hurricane," rated on a five-point scale, with…