- 14 deaths reported but direction change helped limit casualties
- Widespread flooding, plus lack of power and drinking water
Donald Trump departed the White House on Saturday morning heading for south-west Louisiana to tour the damage there and in neighbouring Texas, two days after Hurricane Laura powered in off the Gulf of Mexico with winds up to 150mph, knocking out power and causing extensive flooding and lack of running water across several towns.
Related: ‘Devastation everywhere’: Louisiana city wakes up to storm’s aftermath
Continue reading…14 deaths reported but direction change helped limit casualtiesWidespread flooding, plus lack of power and drinking waterDonald Trump departed the White House on Saturday morning heading for south-west Louisiana to tour the damage there and in neighbouring Texas, two days after Hurricane Laura powered in off the Gulf of Mexico with winds up to 150mph, knocking out power and causing extensive flooding and lack of running water across several towns. Related: ‘Devastation everywhere’: Louisiana city wakes up to storm’s aftermath Continue reading…