Hurricane Dorian corners North Carolina and the dead in Bahamas amount to 30

Hurricane Dorian continues its advance along the east coast of the United States. In its wake, the unpredictable phenomenon leaves a trail of death and destruction that seems endless. This Friday was the turn of North Carolina, where -with category 1- caused heavy rains that left some 800 people trapped on the island of that state and to more than 200,000 without electricity. Meanwhile, the government of Bahamas updated to 30 the number of fatalities.

With winds of 150 kilometers per hour, Dorian generated floods and floods During his arrival this morning at Cape Hatteras, at the southern end of the island chain known as Outer Banks.

"We are very worried because there are hundreds of people trapped on the island of Ocracoke, just southwest of the cape, "Roy Cooper, the governor of North Carolina, told a news conference, adding:" Right now, the storm is very intense there. I don't think rescue teams can reach them, but they are prepared to act as soon as possible. "

According to Cooper, up to 800 residents could be trapped on that island of almost 25 square kilometers. Given this situation, he recommended the victims to move to the highest point of their homes to avoid being dragged by the possible floods.

Meanwhile, throughout North Carolina more than 200,000 people were without power as a result of the fall of trees and power lines, while another 5,000 had to be evacuated and moved to shelters. In addition, about 80 routes and highways were underwater.

Hurricane Dorian turned a house in North Carolina

In the middle of the disaster, a tornado made its way through Emerald Isle, a town in Carteret County, and resulted in a striking image: a perfectly turned house as a result of the strong winds that punished the area.

For his part, the Prime Minister of Bahamas, Hubert Minnis, updated to 30 the number of fatalities on the islands. Meanwhile, the Minister of Health, Duane Sands, confirmed to local media the sending to the region of personnel for funeral work and refrigerators to store bodies. On the final number of deaths, he said: "Let me say that I think the figure will be shocking."