Credit - Gettyimages

Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia floods parts of South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida

By, Muhd. Faizan

Date - 31/08/2023

Credit - pixabay

Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023.

Credit - Gettyimages

The storm brought 130 mph winds and heavy rain to the state, causing widespread damage.

Credit - Gettyimages

At least 10 people were killed in Florida due to the storm. Idalia weakened to a tropical storm as it moved into Georgia and South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.

Credit - Gettyimages

The storm continued to dump heavy rain on these states, causing flooding in some areas.

Credit - Gettyimages

In Charleston, South Carolina, several streets were flooded and several cars were submerged.

Credit - Gettyimages

Power outages were reported in parts of South Carolina. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for parts of South Carolina and North Carolina.

Credit - Gettyimages

The storm is expected to move out of the region on Thursday morning.

Credit - Gettyimages

The full extent of the damage caused by Idalia is still being assessed.

Credit - Gettyimages

Who is Greet Minnen, the Belgian qualifier who beat Venus Williams