Americans are posting messages on social media, begging for help.

Emergency services are barely responding to calls from people trapped in flooded homes.

This is reported by the Associated Press.

The National Hurricane Center warned of catastrophic storm surge, winds and flooding in Florida.

According to experts, 30 to 45 centimeters of rain is expected in central and northeastern Florida, and in some places - up to 60 cm. The height of sea waves can exceed five meters on the coast.

A Weather Channel meteorologist said he had not seen anything like today in 30 years.

Due to bad weather, more than 2 million people were left without electricity.

Florida Power and Light has warned residents to prepare for power outages for several days.

The town of Fort Myers Beach was almost submerged by floodwaters, and some homes could be seen floating downstream, along with cars after Hurricane Ian made its way through Florida

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The Guardian reported that a search is underway for more than 20 people off the coast of Florida after a boat carrying migrants from Cuba sank.

Several passengers were saved.

The Fox News channel noted that Hurricane Ian is comparable to the strongest storm ever to hit the west coast of Florida.

Wind gusts are similar to those recorded during Hurricane Charley in 2004.

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