Be wary of approaching hurricane "Delta" in the southern United States October 10, 7:56
The hurricane, which is approaching the southern United States, is expected to land in southern Louisiana on the 9th, while maintaining its strong power.
In August, a hurricane landed in Louisiana, causing damage, and state officials are calling for caution.
The hurricane "Delta" is heading north through the Gulf of Mexico to the southern United States and is expected to land in Louisiana on the afternoon of the 9th local time, while remaining strong.
According to meteorological authorities, as of the morning of the 9th, the central pressure of the "Delta" is 962 hectopascals, the maximum wind speed is 51 meters, and in some places it will rain more than 300 mm and the storm surge will exceed 2 meters over the 10th. there is.
For this reason, the governors of Louisiana and the neighboring state of Mississippi, where the "Delta" is approaching, have declared a state of emergency and are calling on residents to evacuate to a safe place.
American media reports that Louisiana residents are covering the windows of buildings with wooden boards and that traffic jams are occurring in evacuees.
In Louisiana, a hurricane landed in late August, causing casualties, and strong winds have just blown roofs of many homes and flooded buildings, increasing vigilance. I am.