Hurricane Ida killed 45 people in the USA

According to CNN, citing local authorities, the state of New Jersey was hardest hit by the disaster, where 23 people died.

In the state of New York, the victims of the hurricane were 15 people. In Pennsylvania, the hurricane claimed the lives of five people. Also, deaths are recorded in the states of Maryland and Connecticut.

Earlier it was said that in the state of Mississippi, when a road was washed out as a result of downpours , two people died. In addition, the high winds and storm surge that triggered the Ida changed the direction of the Mississippi River off New Orleans, Louisiana. The authorities of the affected states organized the evacuation of citizens.

New York State Governor Katie Hawkul announced that US President Joe Biden promised to provide any assistance in the fight against the elements. A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey.