Hurricane Milton hits Florida, killing at least four people

Hurricane Milton hit Florida in the southeastern United States, killing at least four people, the Associated Press and other U.S. media reported.

Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on the evening of the 9th local time, then penetrated Florida, killing four people and causing power outages in about 3 million homes and businesses.

Milton, which was a Category 3 hurricane, weakened to Category 2 after landing in Florida, but caused major damage with strong winds reaching 195 kilometers per hour and heavy rain of up to 450 millimeters.

More than 100 mobile homes were destroyed in St. Lucie County on Florida's east coast, and the roof of Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was torn off in St. Petersburg.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
said the storm had caused major damage, but said it was severe, but fortunately it did not go to the worst-case scenario.