Death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas stands at 43

SANAA, Sept. 7 (YPA) – The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has risen to 43, according to media reports released on Saturday .

“The number of victims of the hurricane stands at 43,” NBC quoted a representative of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, as saying, adding that “the number is likely to increase significantly.”

The Washington Post reported that 35 people died in the hurricane in the Island of Great Abaco and eight in Grand Bahama, pointing out that search and rescue operations are continuing.

The US National Hurricane Monitoring Center said that despite the gradual decline in the hurricane’s strength, the hurricane is expected to maintain its strength in the coming days.

Hurricane Dorian caused massive damage in the Bahamas and relief officials on Tuesday prepared for a humanitarian crisis that is unfolding.

Aerial footage over ” The Island of Great Abaco” showed flooded neighborhoods, destroyed buildings, overturned boats and shipping containers scattered like toy dolls. The walls or ceilings were partially uprooted in many buildings that had not been completely destroyed.

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