Severe damage in the Bahamas caused by Hurricane Dorian.

The full extent of the damage in the Bahamas is still unknown, as power, telephone, and internet lines remain down in many areas. Authorities have not yet been able to send rescue teams to Abaco Island and Grand Bahama.

As of the afternoon of September 3rd (early morning of September 4th in Vietnam time), Grand Bahama Island was still being affected by Hurricane Dorian. Previously, on September 2nd, this Category 5 superstorm slowed down and then almost came to a standstill, further exacerbating the damage in the Bahamas.

In the coming hours, Hurricane Dorian will approach the southeastern coast of the United States, and local authorities from Florida to southeastern Virginia continue to issue numerous warnings about the deadly dangers posed by Dorian.

Despite mandatory evacuation orders in Florida, many people chose to stay or continue their daily routines – an action discouraged by authorities. Remarkably, while most residents were bracing themselves for the strongest hurricane in Bahamas history, one woman generously opened her door to let 97 dogs into her home for safety. This act garnered widespread support online.

Huong Thao