Hurricane Irma is already stronger and potentially more fatal than Harvey – and she’s not finished yet. This devastating hurricane has sent the Caribbean and several American states into crisis mode after reportedly destroying 95% of Barbuda, Saint-Martin, and the British Virgin Islands. Millions of people have been left homeless with no access to electricity or water, and the death toll has already reached double figures. The Bahamas and Cuba are already bracing themselves for a similarly devastating impact, as is Florida, which is being completely evacuated.Below you’ll see some chilling photos of the damage that has been caused by this destructive storm.
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