The US National Weather Service (NWS) warned that Hurricane Milton, strengthening from the Gulf of Mexico and approaching the state of Florida, may be the “strongest” in the last 100 years. Flights were canceled at Orlando International Airport. US President Joe Biden also warned the public, saying, “Milton looks like the hurricane of the century.” he said.
Federal and local authorities continue to warn about Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Florida coast.
SPEED 260 KILOMETERS
In the statement, it was shared that the areas that will be most affected by the hurricane may be flooded up to 3 to 4.5 meters and may cause large ocean waves. According to the statement made by the National Hurricane Center, it was reported that the category of Hurricane Milton, whose speed reached approximately 260 kilometers per hour, increased to 5.
The statement warned that sudden floods caused by the hurricane could damage both coastal and inland regions.
THEY TOOK REFUGE IN THE SCHOOL
Hundreds of people took shelter at Virgil Mills Elementary School in Palmetto, Florida, due to the approaching Hurricane Milton.
GASOLINE IS RUNNED OUT AT THE STATIONS
In the news of the Washington Post, it was reported that 1400 gas stations ran out of fuel while many people residing in Florida tried to leave the region.