Miami, June 13 (EFE).- The Authorities of Florida declared this Thursday a state of emergency in 5 southern counties the place critical flooding has occurred on account of torrential rains that started final Tuesday.
The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, immediately issued the order that covers Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Lee and Sarasota counties, the place to this point there have been no victims however primarily street flooding, placing drivers and their households in danger. households.
The state authorities confused that tropical humidity will proceed to trigger scattered heavy rains in southern Florida and that the flood alert will stay in drive all through this area and the Florida Keys, a succession of islets within the excessive south of the state.
These storms have additionally prompted tornadoes, freeway closures, suspension of courses and cancellations of flights, regarding 200 this Thursday, on the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports, based on the Flightaware platform.
A number of areas within the neighborhood of the Fort Lauderdale airport have been impacted, in addition to Hallandale Seaside, Dania Seaside and Lauderdale Lakes, the place flooding pressured the cancellation of transportation companies.
Though the storm subsided this Thursday, a number of sectors remained underneath water, together with Hallandale Seaside, whose residents immediately requested for extra pumps to evacuate it. Moreover, a number of autos remained stranded and a few have been even submerged.
In the meantime, the Brightline prepare needed to briefly shut its stations in Miami and Aventura, the 2 furthest south, and several other universities and colleges have suspended courses.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava declared a state of native emergency on Wednesday evening, efficient instantly.
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2024-06-15 18:25:22
