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Hurricane Milton strengthens fast, threatens Mexico, Florida

Another potentially devastating storm barrelled toward the Florida coast on October 6, as the head of the US disaster relief agency lashed out at a “dangerous” misinformation war being waged over the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

American officials warn weakening storm Helene still ‘dangerous’

A powerful hurricane was barrelling towards Florida, with officials warning of “unsurvivable” conditions and a potentially catastrophic storm surge high enough to swamp a two-story house.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Hurricane Francine batters US state of Louisiana

Hurricane Francine barreled into Louisiana on September 11, forecasters said, warning of life-threatening flooding and storm surge as residents of the southern US state rushed to board up businesses and stockpile emergency supplies.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

US Atlantic braces for ‘record’ hurricane season

‘There is a 10% to 15% chance of 30 or more named storms this year. Surpassing 30 would break the record set in 2020. ’

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Graphic News|Published

Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba without power, takes aim at Florida

Ian hit Cuba's western regions for more than five hours early Tuesday morning, before moving out over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Insmet meteorological institute said.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

’DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT come back’: Evacuees urged not to return after Ida devastates parts of Louisiana

The storm killed at least four people and will leave many thousands more in misery as countless homes were destroyed and towns were flooded, evoking memories of Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago.

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Reuters|Published

VIDEO: Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana, plunging New Orleans into darkness

Ida barrelled into Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage with wind, rain and storm surge.

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The Washington Post|Published