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Damage from August wind storm in Midwest at $7.5B

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it’s currently the second-costliest US disaster so far in 2020, although cost estimates for widespread wildfires along the West Coast aren’t yet available.

The August 10 storm hit Iowa hard but also caused damage in Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota and Indiana.(Reuters file photo)
Updated on Oct 18, 2020 11:50 PM IST
Iowa | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Shivani Kumar

Battered by Hurricane Delta, Louisiana vows to rebuild: ‘We can’t lose our momentum’

Roughly 350,000 customers in Louisiana remained without power two days after Delta blew ashore near the town of Creole with winds of 100 mph (155 kph), slamming a part of the state still recovering from Hurricane Laura’s 150 mph (241 kph) onslaught on Aug. 27.

Boats are seen washed ashore after Hurricane Delta made landfall in Cypremort Point, Louisiana, US on Sunday.(Bloomberg)
Published on Oct 12, 2020 09:03 AM IST
Lake Charles | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar

Hurricane Delta makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana

The center of the hurricane made landfall about 6 p.m. near the town of Creole with top winds of 100 mph (155 kph), pushing a storm surge that could reach up to 11 feet (3.4 meters), the National Hurricane Center said.

As the 10th named storm to strike the continental US this year, Delta’s arrival snapped a century-old record.(AP)
Updated on Oct 10, 2020 06:24 AM IST
Lake Charles | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Shivani Kumar

Battered Louisiana coast braces for 1 more: Hurricane Delta

Life wasn’t at a complete standstill though. A gas station was doing steady business as people filled their cars and spare gasoline cans and a grocery store served last customers stocking up.

Debris of a van caused by Hurricane Laura less than 6 weeks ago is seen on the street a day before upcoming Hurricane Delta in Lake Charles, Louisiana.(AFP)
Published on Oct 09, 2020 02:52 PM IST
Abbeville | ByAssociated Press| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Oil holds near $43 as hurricane Laura’s passing brings Covid-19 back in focus

Refiners on the US Gulf Coast halted around a third of gasoline and diesel production as Laura approached, yet the market impact was relatively muted. West Texas Intermediate crude futures started the week at $42.48 a barrel and ended it close to $43.

Oil pumps are seen in the Eagle Ford Shale oil field due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in Karnes County, Texas, US.(Reuters File Photo)
Updated on Aug 31, 2020 05:49 AM IST
ByBloomberg | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
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