On September 2 (local time), Category 5 Hurricane Dorian brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Bahamas, near Florida (USA). This terrible storm has killed at least 5 people, blown off roofs of many houses, affected electrical systems, flooded houses and forced rescue workers to take shelter until the storm passes. The Bahamas government called on people to prepare floating objects and hammers to be able to break the roof to escape if necessary.
Hurricane Dorian caused flooding across the Bahamas on September 2.
Wind speeds are forecast to reach 362 km/h (100 m/s), causing rain and coastal flooding, with waves up to 7 meters high.
The death toll is likely to rise after Hurricane Dorian slowed to a near standstill in the Bahamas, bringing heavy rain and strong winds there. This is unfortunate for the Bahamas, but could help Florida avoid damage, meteorologists said.
Satellite images from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on September 2 show Hurricane Dorian (left) making waves in the Bahamas.
Meanwhile, in the southeastern United States, more than 1 million people have received urgent evacuation orders to safety. On September 2, US President Donald Trump declared an additional state of emergency in the state of Georgia. Previously, a state of emergency was also declared in the states of Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Americans reinforce their homes and stock up on supplies ahead of the storm.
