Hurricane Dorian crosses North Carolina and the dead in the Bahamas rise to 30

Hurricane Dorian continues to advance on the east coast of the United States. In its wake, the unpredictable phenomenon leaves a trail of death and destruction that seems endless. This Friday was the turn of North Carolina, where – with category 1- caused heavy rains that left 800 people trapped on the island of this state and at more than 200,000 without electricity. Meanwhile, the government of bahamas updated to 30 the number of deaths.

With winds of 150 km / h, Dorian floods and floods generated Upon arriving this morning at Cape Hatteras, at the southern end of the island chain called Outer Banks.

"We are very worried because Hundreds of people are trapped on the island of Ocracoke, just southwest of Cape ", said at a press conference the governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, adding:" At the moment, the storm is very intense. I do not think the rescue teams can reach them, but they are ready to act as quickly as possible. "

According to Cooper, up to 800 residents could be trapped on this island of nearly 25 square kilometers. Faced with this situation, he recommended that the victims move to the highest point of their homes to avoid being dragged by the floods.

Meanwhile, in North Carolina more than 200,000 people were without electricity following the fall of the trees and power lines, an additional 5,000 people had to be evacuated and transferred to shelters. In addition, about 80 roads and highways were under water.

Hurricane Dorian transformed a house in North Carolina

In the middle of the disaster, a tornado crossed the island of Emerald, a town in Carteret County, and gave a striking image: a perfectly toured house as a result of the strong winds that punished the area.

For his part, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Hubert Minnis, updated to 30 the number of deaths on the islands. In the meantime, the Minister of Health, Duane Sands, confirmed to local media sending personnel to the region for funeral works and refrigerators to store the bodies. On the final number of deaths, he said: "Let me say that I think the figure is going to be shocking."