20 September 2017

Update 2 - Caribbean: Hurricane Irma

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Hurricane Irma first made landfall on the northeast Caribbean islands during the early hours local time of 6 September. 169,000 people and 75,000 buildings were exposed to wind speeds higher than 252km/h. 5.5 million people lived in areas exposed to winds in excess of 120km/h.  At least 37 people have been reported dead. 

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