News Alert: Bahamas ‘decimated’ by Hurricane Dorian as death count rises, prime minister says

The official death count in the Bahamas rose to seven, but Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said he expects more deaths to be recorded as authorities reach damaged areas. During an aerial tour of Great Abaco Island, Minnis saw a ravaged landscape, including the complete destruction of a neighborhood near the ocean. "Parts of Abaco are decimated. There is severe flooding," Minnis said. "There is severe damage to homes, businesses, other buildings and infrastructure."

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Sep 3, 8:53 PM     Bahamas 'decimated' by Hurricane Dorian as death count rises, prime minister says The official death count in the Bahamas rose to seven, but Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said he expects more deaths to be recorded as authorities reach damaged areas. During an aerial tour of Great Abaco Island, Minnis saw a ravaged landscape, including the complete destruction of a neighborhood near the ocean. "Parts of Abaco are decimated. There is severe flooding," Minnis said. "There is severe damage to homes, businesses, other buildings and infrastructure." Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071