Mass evacuations are underway in the U.S. state of Florida as 'life-threatening' and 'catastrophic' Hurricane Idalia looks to make landfall. Idalia has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to bring sustained winds of 193 km/h and a 3.5-metre storm surge. U.S. President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Florida while Georgia, North and South Carolina declared a state of emergency.
0:00: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in western Cuba - downing trees, causing widespread flooding and leaving around 60 per cent of people without power.
0:32: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warns Florida residents to "get prepared" as Hurricane Idalia aims for the U.S. state.
1:34: Florida residents batten down the hatches as Hurricane Idalia inches closer. Schools have been closed and mass evacuations have also been ordered.
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