After thousands of people fled the city of News Orleans, Hurricane Gustav has now reached the coast of the USA.
Hurricane Katrina caused much damage only 3 years ago, therefore the thought of another hurricane hitting New Orleans caused much fear.
Hurricane Gustav hit the coast of Louisiana, bringing winds of upto 110mph. The storm missed the city of New Orleans, bringing much relief. Earlier the hurricane had caused much damage in the Caribbean, claiming the lives of more than 80 people.
Thousands flee Hurricane Gustav looks into how people prepared for the arrival of the hurricane. Hurricane Gustav batters America looks into the effects of the hurricane.
Weather report from the 1st September 2008.
In depth BBC report about Hurricane Gustav. Includes video and map. Louisiana is now beginning the clean-up operation and the state is beginning to ‘Count the cost of Gustav’. This reports looks into the effects and responses to the hurricane. Finally, some accounts from local residents who decided not to evacuate from the path of the storm, but to sit it out!
