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United States of America (the): Hurricane: 2012/10/29
| Period | 2012/10/29 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | United States of America (the) |
| Event Type | Hurricane |
| Outline | Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, lashed the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in flood-prone areas. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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BBC 2012/11/05
At least 106 US deaths have been blamed on Sandy, which struck on 29 October.
Reuters AlertNet 2012/11/02
The total killed in one of the biggest storms to hit the United States jumped to 98.
CNN.com 2012/11/01
Sandy\'s toll: At least 88 in U.S.
AFP 2012/10/30
The death toll from superstorm Sandy has risen to 43 in the United States and Canada. (*42 in the U.S. and one in Canada)
CNN.com 2012/10/30
At least 33 people are known to have died in the U.S. and one in Canada. Millions are without power.
Reuters AlertNet 2012/10/30
Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey.More than 3 million customers already were left without power.