Storm Isaias batters US East Coast, triggering flooding and tornadoes
By DW
05 August 2020 |
1:24 pm
Six people were killed as Isaias toggled between a hurricane and tropical storm strength, moving north up the East Coast. Isaias also caused floods and fires that displaced and injured dozens of people.
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