With Hundreds Missing, Bahamas Braces for Another Storm
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the archipelago, leaving at least 50 people dead, the U.S. National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for this weekend. While forecasters aren’t expecting serious damage, the storm — which could dump up to five inches of rain — will complicate the search for around 1,300 people who remain missing.
What are the particular challenges? Officials say the level of devastation has slowed the relief effort, while it remains unclear how many of the missing are simply stuck in shelters and unable to contact their families.
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SOURCES: Reuters / NBC / AP