This is reported by Reuters and Associated Press.
According to a report from the National Hurricane Center of the USA, Hurricane "Milton" has now reached the eastern coast of Florida, while flooding continues in the central-western part of the state.
At the same time, it is reported that the hurricane has weakened somewhat — the wind speed is currently reaching 165 km/h. "Milton" is moving eastward, and meteorologists assert that it is heading towards the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane is expected to reach it no earlier than October 10.
As a result of the hurricane, approximately 1.25 million residents of Florida are without power, and water supply has also been temporarily halted in the city of St. Petersburg. Meanwhile, NBC News reports that at least two people have died as a result of the hurricane.
Recall that earlier the U.S. was shaken by Hurricane "Helen," which struck the southern part of the country at the end of September. The natural disaster affected the states of North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia the most.
It is believed that hurricanes "Helen" and "Milton" will be among the deadliest hurricanes since "Katrina" in 2005 and "Maria" in 2017.