Chinanews, August 27th, a comprehensive report that Category 4 hurricane "Laura" made landfall in Louisiana, USA on the 27th. US meteorological officials said that "Laura" is extremely dangerous, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 240 kilometers per hour, making it the strongest hurricane to hit the United States so far in 2020.
On August 26, local time, the National Hurricane Center reported that "Laura" had intensified to an "extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane" that day. The picture shows that there are few vehicles on Galveston Island, Texas. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zeng Jingning
"There were catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds and floods in parts of Louisiana," the National Hurricane Center said.
The agency said that "Laura" may cause storm waves of up to 6 meters in the coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas, and may also cause tornadoes.
Texas Governor Abbott said: "The power of Hurricane Laura is unprecedented. Texans must now take action to evacuate to a safe place and protect themselves."
US President Trump called on the people on the path of "Laura" to "obey the instructions of local officials." He wrote on social media: "'Laura' is a very dangerous and rapidly intensifying hurricane. The federal government is still making every effort to maintain close contact with state and local emergency management officials."
Arkansas Governor Hutchinson announced on the 26th that the state was in a state of emergency and allocated $250,000 to prepare to withstand the impact of Hurricane Laura.