Dorian hurricane care death toll rises to 43 in the Bahamas: thousands of homeless

(PTI) Bahamas, Ta. September 7, 2019, Saturday

In the Bahamas, the death toll for Dorian thunderstorms has risen to 43. Authorities say the death toll is still likely to rise. Relief and rescue work is underway and some areas have been directed to remain alert.

According to sources, many people are still missing. According to government officials, the death toll may still increase. The United Nations has called for immediate assistance to those affected by the hurricane. The Prime Minister of the Bahamas has called for help by declaring a historic disaster.

Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis spokeswoman Erica Wells Cox said the death toll could rise as more people are still missing. After meeting with Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, United Nations Emergency Services Coordinator Mark Locke said 50,000 in the Grand Bahama and 15 to 20 thousand in Abaco need immediate shelter, safe drinking water, food and medicines.

Earlier, Bahamas Prime Minister Minis said, "We are going through a historic disaster." There has been massive damage. The storm has caused massive loss of lives. Relief and rescue work is underway for those affected. The United States has also warned of hurricanes in some of its areas. Thousands of people have become homeless in Grand Bahama.

People are facing severe problems due to the closure of gas stations and food stores. Due to the massive damage to many people's houses, they are facing huge difficulties in day-to-day operations.

The US Coast Guard and other private social organizations are saving those trapped in Abaco and Nassau. The Canadian Hurricane Center has also issued a hurricane warning for central and eastern Nova Scotia.