UN to help in hurricane-hit Bahamas’ rescue efforts: world body’s leaders

Antonio Guterres

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 03 (APP): UN leaders have expressed solidarity with the people and Government of the Bahamas and all those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, the massive storm pummeling the region with high winds and torrential rainfall.

“The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the terrible devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, which is still impacting the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,” a statement issued by the Spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres, said on Monday night.

The slow-moving, category 5 storm, reportedly one of the most powerful to ever hit the Bahamas, has torn off roofs and caused severe flooding. Weather agencies suggest the devastating winds and storm surge will continue to batter the islands through the night.