Hurricane Ian: Death toll from Hurricane Ian in Florida rises to 47, people imprisoned in homes

The death toll in Florida, USA from Cyclone Ian has risen to 47. These deaths have been confirmed by Florida officials. Hurricane Ian has so far killed 54 people in Florida. At this time in Florida, heavy destruction is being seen everywhere due to Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian also remains at risk for parts of eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia.

Boats on the road

People's homes have been completely destroyed due to the huge devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. On Pine Island, the largest barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast, houses have all been torn apart and boats are seen on the streets.

Along with Florida, South Carolina also saw a severe form of Hurricane Ian. The streets are flooded with the arrival of the storm Ian. Thousands of people have been forced to be imprisoned in their homes. Earlier, Hurricane Ian had killed three people in Cuba.

Tough challenge for the rescue team

With the efforts of rescue and supply teams, many people trapped in Hurricane Ian are being evacuated. The highways came to a complete standstill due to the rising water level on the roads. National Weather Service meteorologist Tyler Fleming in Tampa said the waters in Florida's southwest rivers are rising and there is no expected drop in water levels for several days.

Power has been completely disrupted in many parts of Florida due to Hurricane Ian. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday that relief and rescue teams have visited more than 3,000 homes badly hit by Hurricane Ian.

Officials issued statement

Florida officials said that in North Carolina, the storm has killed many people, mostly downed trees and power lines, leaving more than 280,000 people without electricity across the state. In North Carolina, a man died after a truck got stuck in a swamp and another person died of carbon monoxide from a generator in a garage.

For information, let us tell you that the personnel engaged in the rescue work have expressed the possibility of an increase in the number of deaths due to Ian Hurricane. The disaster company said that Hurricane Ian is expected to cause more than $100 billion in damage.