Hurricane Irma hits Florida

Hurricane Irma hits Florida

Strong winds and heavy rain have reached the coast of Florida as the centre of Hurricane Irma moved closer to the US state. Millions of residents were ordered to evacuate on Saturday after the powerful storm killed at least 25 people in the eastern Caribbean and left destruction in its wake. Sep 10, 2017
Hurricane Irma devastates Cuba

Hurricane Irma devastates Cuba

Hurricane Irma ripped roofs off houses and flooded hundreds of kilometres of coastline as it raked Cubas northern coast after devastating islands the length of the Caribbean. As Irma left Cuba late on Saturday (September 9) and directed its 195kmh winds towards Florida, authorities on the island were assessing the damage. Sep 10, 2017
Cubas coast battered by Irma

Cubas coast battered by Irma

Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings. Sep 9, 2017