When Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas Sunday, it was the strongest storm on record to hit the archipelago’s northwest islands. And then it stalled for nearly three days, causing widespread destruction.
When Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas early Sunday, it was the strongest storm on record to hit the archipelago’s northwest islands. And then it stalled, staying there for nearly three days.
The Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island were hit the hardest, and at least 20 people were killed, according to Bahamas Health Minister Duane Sands. “We can expect more deaths,” he said. “Let us as a people have compassion for the families of those who lost their lives.”
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