Hurricane Irma: “It’s Absolute Devastation…The Island of Barbuda Is Literally Under Water” – PM

The destruction and carnage caused by Hurricane Irma across the Caribbean is becoming apparent, as the buildings have been reduced to rubbles and leaving at least 10 people dead. The small island of Barbuda is said to be “barely habitable”. Officials warn that Saint Martin is almost destroyed, and the death toll is likely to rise.Irma is a category five hurricane, the highest possible level and the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade, with a sustained wind speeds of 285km/h (180mph). It is currently north-east of the Dominican Republic, heading towards Turks and Caicos.Hurricane Irma first struck the dual-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. At least one death, of a child, was reported on Barbuda, where Prime Minister Gaston Browne said about 95% of the buildings had suffered some damage. “It’s absolute devastation,” he said after flying over the island, home to some 1,600 people. “The island is literally under water. In fact, I’m of the view that, as it stands now, Barbuda is barely habitable.”Photo Credit: Getty

 

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