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Biden says Hurricane Milton caused estimated $50 bn of damage

Biden says Hurricane Milton caused estimated $50 bn of damage
11 Oct 2024 23:21

WASHINGTON (AFP)

US President Joe Biden said Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $50 billion in damage as it slammed into Florida, triggering flooding and destruction and killing at least 16 people.

"Experts estimate... that it caused damages of around $50 billion," Biden told reporters after a hurricane response briefing at the White House.

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