Hurricane Dorian has caused heavy rain which is hitting the south-eastern seaboard of the US. Dorian is now a category one storm and has left thousands of homes in North and South Carolina without any power. Forecasters have now warned that some areas may experience dangerous storm surges.
A category one storm is classified as ” expected to produce some minor damage to property. Injuries to people and animals are generally isolated and limited to flying or falling debris. During a Category 1 storm, protected glass windows generally remain intact. Some roof damage to frame homes, apartments, and shopping centers can also occur, as well as short-term power outages due to snapped power lines and downed trees.”
Officials say in South Carolina, more than 250,000 homes and businesses in coastal areas were left without power.
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Waters could rise up to 2.4m above ground levels on the South Carolina coast. More than 2.2 million people have been ordered to evacuate along the eastern seaboard.
Meanwhile in the Bahamas there is severe damage and floods. The official death toll so far is 30 but it is expected to be much higher.
