One of the strongest storms of the Atlantic ocean, «Irma» has destroyed homes, flooded the island and left hundreds of thousands of people without shelter, reports NYDailyNews.
Hurricane «Irma», who on Wednesday struck the Islands of the Caribbean, unfortunately, have not only brought strong winds, heavy rains and destruction, but also the first casualties. According to preliminary estimates, «Irma» killed 9 people.
Local authorities report at least seven dead and two seriously injured on the Islands of SV. Barth and Saint Martin.
Vliegveld ‘Princess Juliana International Airport’ op #SintMaarten is ook platgewaaid door #orkaan #Irma… #SXM pic.twitter.com/cVWwBeiX0b
— Bondtehond (@Bondtehond) September 6, 2017
In addition, on the island of Saint Martin seriously injured one of the most famous airports in the world. A distinctive feature of the Princess Juliana international airport is that the runway is adjacent to the beach and the planes are forced to sit literally over the heads of tourists on Maho beach while the length of the strip is only 2300 meters.
According to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, on 2-year-old kid on the island of Barbuda has become yet another victim of the «Irma». Brown says that a tiny island with a population of 1,700 people, «completely destroyed».
Overnight: #Barbuda has been destroyed by #Irma
PM reports 90% of structures destroyed, over 60% of people are homeless.
185mph winds pic.twitter.com/xUCQ3L5WQ5
— Zippy (@princezip) September 7, 2017
«Night #Barbuda were destroyed by Irma
The Prime Minister announced that 90% of buildings destroyed, more than 60% of the population were left homeless.
the wind speed reaches 186 mph «.
The press also reports on another one killed on the island of Barbados.
The President of France Emmanuel macron said that, probably, the victims will be more. In addition, the hurricane will cause significant material and financial damage.
Now more than 900 000 people on the Islands remain without electricity and about 50 000 people without water.
Authorities are warning that by the weekend «Irma» can reach the shores of Florida. In this regard, they are asking residents to stock up on Essentials and to leave the territory, which can hit a hurricane.
