Web Disk -The death toll from Hurricane Ida in the US state of Louisiana has risen to 26 after health officials confirmed 11 more deaths.
Associated Press Release
The deaths were reported in New Orleans and its suburbs, according to the Associated Press.The dead were elderly and the cause of death was said to be heat.
Louis Xiana
On August 29, Hurricane Ida hit the state of Louis Xiana, causing power outages that have not been restored to Makampur despite several days of efforts.
New Orleans City
The state's largest city, New Orleans, has somewhat been able to cope with the ravages of storms and rains, but thousands of people on the city's outskirts are still without electricity and water is still not available in many areas.
The intensity of Hurricane Ida, which hit the coast with winds of 240 mph, can also be gauged from the fact that educational institutions are still closed in the southeastern Louis Xiana after ten days.About two and a half million students are in school. Waiting for it to open.
Although most of the reported deaths occurred between August 30 and September 6.The health agency has now identified Hurricane Ida as the cause of those deaths.
Power restored in some areas
According to officials, nine elderly people died of heatstroke during a long power outage caused by the storm.They are said to be between 64 and 79 years old two people died.
The entire city of New Orleans lost power after Hurricane Ida hit on August 29.Meanwhile, one million people across the state lost power.The state's largest power supply company had hinted at restoring power in two days, but power is still being restored in many areas.
New Orleans and southeastern Louisiana
Parents in New Orleans and southeastern Louisiana are still waiting for the schools to open.It may be recalled that before the storm, despite the increase in the number of cases of corona epidemic in the state, schools were reopened However, wearing masks inside school buildings was made mandatory.
"We have to get these children back to school as soon as possible," said Ced Burmell, the state's superintendent of education.
School Superintendent Henderson Lewis
While New Orleans school superintendent Henderson Lewis says the storm and rain did not cause much damage to schools.It is important to ensure a full supply of electricity as well as teachers and families who are exposed to the storm.The eyes had gone out of town, come back again.
According to Henderson Lewis, several classes will begin next week.While he expects the education system to be fully restored by next week.
Five administrative districts most affected by the storm
However, there is no word yet on when schools will reopen in the five areas most affected by IDA.
Although water pumping trucks and large machinery for power restoration can be seen in these areas.The heaviest load is seen on the linemen engaged in power restoration.Fallen electricity poles and broken wires can still be seen in the St.Charles area, and restoration work is underway.
In the area of the Tribune, electric vehicles and linemen can be seen on almost every road.As the day goes on, some signs of recovery can be seen from the movement of a traffic light.
On the other hand, many houses on the outskirts of the Tribune are not in a condition to restore electricity.It is a fishing village near the sea, the roofs of many houses have collapsed.The hunting equipment has been washed away while the citizens have taken shelter in other areas.
St. John the Baptist
Speaking of St. John the Baptist, the message on the school's website is that all schools will remain closed until further notice.
On the other hand, a similar message appears on the school website in the La Forsche area. "Until the power is fully restored, we can't estimate the damage to school buildings," said Jarrod Martin, superintendent of LaForce. That is why it is not yet possible to announce a final date for the opening of schools.
Ida's disasters: electricity, water, petrol missing
As of yesterday, there were about 342,000 homes and businesses in the state of Louisiana that were still awaiting restoration of electricity.
During all this period, it was difficult for the citizens to get petrol.
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