Hurricane Ida

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Hurricane Ida In US Claims One Life; Leaves City Without Electricity

Hurricane Ida storm struck the US city of New Orleans on August 29 with a wind speed of 240km/h and left the city without electricity, claiming one life in Baton Rouge. Terming the Ida ''life-threatening'', President Joe Biden released extra funds and said it would take over a week to restore the supplies. Besides, the US National Weather Service advised, ''Go to a small room with no windows.''

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - 04:45 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Hurricane Ida, New Orleanas, US, storm, Baton Rouge

Courtesy: BBC News