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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.
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.
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.
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.
Published on Oct 09, 2020 02:52 PM IST
Abbeville | ByAssociated Press| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi