Large-scale hurricane hits the Bahamas 43 people dead More than 10,000 houses collapsed September 9 6:40
In the Atlantic Bahamas hit directly by a large hurricane, 43 deaths have been confirmed so far, more than 10,000 houses have collapsed, and those who have lost their houses have been evacuated to the island where the capital is located. The
The Atlantic Bahamas were hit directly by a large hurricane “Drian” from the 1st to the 2nd of this month, and according to local media, 43 people have been confirmed to have been killed so far. It was.
In particular, on the north of Abaco Island and Grand Bahama Island, many houses have been damaged with no traces, and according to local disaster authorities, more than 10,000 houses have collapsed.
On the 8th, one week after the hurricane hits, the people of these islands arrived one after another by US helicopters at the airport in the capital Nassau, and headed for evacuation centers by bus.
A 14-year-old girl who evacuated from Abaco Island with four sisters said, “I lost my brother-in-law by hurricane and lost my house. I lost everything. I am full of anxiety considering the future. I want you to settle down and come to school again. "
The United Nations is calling for urgent assistance from countries that over 70,000 people in the Bahamas need food and shelter.