Hurricane Isaias: Over 700,000 Left Without Power Across Alabama and Florida

The number of residents left without power following Hurricane Isaias in the United States continues to rise. According to a report by Haaretz, more than 700,000 people were cut off from the electrical grid across Alabama and Florida. Meanwhile, Hungarian news outlet Telex reported that in Florida alone, approximately half a million residents were left without electricity.

According to Telex, emergency authorities said tens of thousands of residents have evacuated and fled the affected areas. Haaretz reported that residents were warned of the threat of flash floods and landslides. Further details have not yet been released.