Hurricane Ernesto knocks out power in Bermuda, no major damage reported

The powerful storm brought strong winds and waves up to 10 meters high, leaving 71% of the island's 36,000 customers without power.

Locals cut down a fallen royal poinciana tree blocking a road after Hurricane Ernesto passed through Hamilton, Bermuda August 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Nicola Muirhead

Lyndon Raynor, risk management officer, said there were no reports of serious incidents or major property damage, just flooding-related calls. Rainfall had already reached 150mm and more was expected as the storm continued to move.

According to the US National Weather Service, Hurricane Ernesto has moved about 135 km north-northeast of Bermuda and is expected to continue moving further. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 120 km/h and are expected to maintain that intensity for the next 48 hours before weakening.

Michael Weeks, Bermuda's Minister of National Security, said that while the storm is ending, residents need to remain vigilant. Power company BELCO said the storm caused power outages across the island, with about 25,800 customers still without power as of Saturday afternoon.

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Source: https://www.congluan.vn/bao-ernesto-lam-mat-dien-o-bermuda-chua-ghi-nhan-thiet-hai-lon-post308221.html