After hurricane "Dorian": Storm "Humberto" heads for Bahamas

Just two weeks ago, hurricane Dorian swept across the Bahamas. Now announces the next tropical storm. "Humberto" set course for the devastated islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco on Saturday night. This was reported by the US hurricane center.

Thus, "Humberto" could develop into a hurricane within two or three days. The tropical storm is expected to move farther north towards the US state of Florida during the weekend. As reported by the news agency AP, forecasters assume that "Humberto" would rather not reach the east coast of Florida.

The weather service in the Bahamas said it was expected to wind speeds of up to 100 km / h and heavy rain. That could lead to new floods on the islands. Carl Smith, spokesman for the Bahamas emergency department, warned that the storm could affect the clean-up and rescue operations on the Grand Bahama and Abaco.

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The cleanup of "Dorian" in the Bahamas could be hampered by "Humberto"

The cyclone "Dorian" was swept across the Bahamas on September 1 with winds of up to 300 km / h, while died according to new information from the Civil Protection Agency at least 52 people. Around 1300 continue to be missing. According to authority spokesman Smith, the island of Grand Bahama has about 70 people in shelters, more than 2,000 in New Providence.

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Guterres draws attention to the consequences of climate change

UNO General Secretary António Guterres arrived in the Bahamas on Friday evening. He wanted to show his solidarity with the people with his visit and talk about their further support, Guterres explained on Twitter. "The United Nations is with you," he wrote.

I'm coming to Bahamas to express my solidarity with the Bahamian people after the onslaught of #HurricaneDorian, and to discuss ways we can continue supporting them.

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In some areas, 75 percent of all buildings were destroyed by the hurricane, explained Guterres. Hospitals are ruins, schools are in ruins. "Thousands of people will continue to need food, water and shelter assistance."

During his visit, Guterres highlighted the need to do something about climate change. "In our new era of climate crisis, hurricanes and storms have a turbo engine," said Guterres. They have a greater intensity and frequency - "a direct result of warmer oceans".