Hurricane Milton Death Toll Rises to Sixteen in Florida

tallahassee - The death toll in Florida as a result of Hurricane Milton has risen to sixteen. Milton made landfall in the state on Wednesday, just two weeks after the area was hit by Hurricane Helene.

In Florida, the death toll due to Hurricane Milton has reached sixteen. Milton struck the state on Wednesday, following closely behind Hurricane Helene's impact two weeks prior. The hurricane caused floods and damaged homes. Currently, nearly 2.6 million households and businesses are still without power, as reported by PowerOutage, a website that tracks power outages. The full extent of the damage is yet to be determined. Analysts estimate that the hurricane could cost insurers up to $100 billion.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated on Thursday that the damage is substantial, despite the worst-case scenario not unfolding. Milton made landfall as a hurricane with wind speeds of 190 kilometers per hour, weakening as it moved inland. The feared storm surge of several meters did not materialize.