Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in Louisiana, USA.

Hurricane Nora hits Mexico, fearing major damage

The worst hurricane in Louisiana history since 1856: Winds blowing at a speed of 241 km per hour

Thousands flee Louisiana and Mississippi amid rising Corona epidemic

New Orleans: Hurricane 'Ida' in the United States turned into a devastating hurricane on Sunday, causing severe devastation in Louisiana. Not only that, the hurricane is also expected to turn into category five. Hurricane Ida has struck Louisiana on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

This is the worst hurricane in Louisiana since 1856. The wind speed was 241 km / h when the devastating Ida hurricane struck Louisiana. Was. This is the second hurricane with the highest wind speed in Louisiana's history. Ida became more powerful near the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane caused floodwaters to recede into the city of New Orleans and thousands of people were evacuated.

Earlier, the National Hurricane Center predicted that Hurricane Ida could turn into a fourth-degree hurricane before a landfall in Louisiana, with winds of up to 209 kilometers per hour.

However, when the storm hit the coast on Sunday afternoon, the wind speed was 241 kmph. Was. Earlier on Sunday morning, the hurricane in the western Gulf of Mexico in the western United States increased the wind speed from 72 km per hour to 230 hours in just five hours.

The hurricane coincided with Hurricane Katrina, which devastated Louisiana and Mississippi 16 years ago. Hurricane Katrina killed at least 1,800 people and caused severe flooding in New Orleans.

People who had faced Hurricane Katrina had started preparations to face Ida. The problem has been exacerbated by Hurricane Ida at a time when the delta form of the corona virus in Louisiana has led to an increase in cases and the rate of anti-corona vaccination is low.

Governor John Bell Edwards said Louisiana is ready to deal with the situation and that the shelter will be operated with less capacity because of the corona. U.S. President Joe Biden has also approved the imposition of emergency in Louisiana and Mississippi due to Hurricane Ida.

Meanwhile, officials involved in the emergency services have opened shelters at several places for the safety of the people despite the risk of the Koro epidemic spreading. On the other hand, Hurricane Nora, which formed on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is likely to pass through the Puerto Vallarta area of ​​Mexico and move north.

Hurricane Nora caused winds of up to 120 kmph late Saturday night. The storm was reported 85 km northwest of Puerto Vallarta. The distance was concentrated and moving north at a speed of 26 km per hour.

Meteorological experts have warned that the storm could cause flooding and landslides in Mexico's central and northern Pacific coasts.

However, officials in the Mexican state of Jalisco said they had received no reports of serious damage. The storm passed through Jalisco before reaching Puerto Vallarta. The U.S. Meteorological Department said Nora would weaken Sunday night and move toward the narrow Gulf of California. No major damage is expected.