Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis confirmed that the death toll from Hurricane Dorian rose to five people, adding his country is in the midst of “a historic tragedy.”
Authorities had confirmed earlier the death of a seven-year-old boy, but the identities of the four others are still unknown. The premier added there have been 21 reported injuries and five among them are very serious.
“Hurricane Dorian is still battering Grand Bahama Island and will remain there for many many hours,” Minnis said. “We will provide relief and assistance as soon as possible once the Met Department has given the all-clear.”
The hurricane hovered over the Bahamas on Sunday night and on Monday, unleashing heavy flooding and 200mph (320km/h) winds that pulverized houses and left innumerable residents homeless.
Sources: New York Times, The Guardian, New York Post.
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