Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the Bahamas with strong winds and massive storm surge after passing over the Abaco Islands on 01 and 02 September, 2019. At least 5 people have died on the Abaco islands, which have seen “unprecedented devastation” according to the Bahamas Prime Minister.

In a press briefing of 02 September, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said that 5 people have died in the Abaco Islands as a result of Hurricane Dorian.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed 5 deaths, although further details were not unavailable. Teams will go to Abaco as soon as possible to carry out full assessments.
US Coast Guard team are already on the ground in Abaco and have rescued a number of individuals, and taken 7 critical patients from the Marsh Harbour Clinic in Abaco to Nassau for further medical care.

Dr. Minnis said that initial reports from Abaco suggest that the devastation is “unprecedented and extensive”, adding, “there has been an extraordinary amount of flooding and damage to infrastructure.” The Prime Minister also reported flooding on other islands of the Bahamas, including Grand Bahama. Videos shared on Social Media showed flood water up to roof height.
Although the slow-moving hurricane had weakened slightly, parts of the Bahamas were still reeling from powerful winds and storm surge as of late 02 September. Winds of 145 mph / 233 kmh were reported on Grand Bahama Island, making Dorian a Category 4 hurricane. Authorities warned residents to remain in indoors until the all clear is given.
Social Media
https://twitter.com/julmisjames/status/1168741765333049344
New videos in Freeport #dorian #bahamas #abaco #hurricane #florida #miami #flood #nc #sc pic.twitter.com/tYcbiXR2cy
— Javier (@drpavito1) September 2, 2019
Freeport, Bahamas. It seems like someone is stuck in a roof, those are the flood water waves crashing in. Help Us Lord. #PrayForTheBahamas pic.twitter.com/EgBOnmT6Qj
— Queen Resha♎ (@queen_resha) September 2, 2019
Home flooding. Video shows what happens when your double pane hurricane windows are pushed out of the wall: The threatening water outside floods the inside. #HurricaneDorain. No part of the island will escape flooding
People in Freeport now being rescued with jet-skis. #Bahamas pic.twitter.com/FhccwFfeDC
— Dr. Malinda S. Smith (@MalindaSmith) September 2, 2019