World News for Students of English

15-10-2024 07:00

Hurricane Milton caused widespread destruction across Florida, killed at least 10 people, and left over 3.2 million homes and businesses without power.

The hurricane weakened as it moved toward Florida’s east coast, avoiding the feared worst-case scenario, according to Governor Ron DeSantis. However, severe flooding and tornadoes were reported, with at least 27 tornadoes hitting the state. St. Lucie County suffered the most damage, with five deaths, including two in senior-living communities. The Tampa Bay area avoided the worst storm surge but experienced flooding on barrier islands. Residents shared terrifying stories, like Crystal Coleman, who feared for her life as a tornado ripped off her roof. Many homes were destroyed, and some areas were still recovering from Hurricane Helene two weeks earlier.

Despite Milton weakening from a Category 5 to a Category 3 hurricane, it caused significant damage, especially from tornadoes and flooding. President Joe Biden emphasized the need for disaster relief funding.

Difficult words: widespread (covering a large area), scenario (a possible situation).

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