Saturday, October 22, 2005

Hurricane Wilma

The New York times published incredible shots of different locations where Hurricane Wilma has struck today. The Storm is expected to hit the Florida border tomorrow (Sunday). The storm was downgraded to a category 3 storm, however it has caused serious tragedy upon many inhabitants of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Hurricane Wilma hung over the Yucatan Peninsula Saturday, deluging the streets of Cancun. The storm was expected to reach Florida border on Sunday.

Cubans herded cattle to higher ground as flooding threatened part of Pinar del Rio. More than 500,000 people were evacuated from the western part of the island ahead of drenching rains and dangerous winds.
Multimedia & Photos - New York Times

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