Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf of Mexico: At least one person died

At least one person has died as Hurricane Zeta battered New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rains and dangerous storm surges that caused power outages in the city.

Hurricane Zeta slammed into the New Orleans area yesterday, knocking down buildings and causing power outages, before making its way through Mississippi and Alabama.

Zeta weakened from a Category 177 hurricane with winds of 80 kilometers per hour to a Category XNUMX hurricane with winds of XNUMX kilometers per hour when it made landfall in southern Mississippi, but forecasters say it is still life-threatening.

Although the hurricane wreaked havoc in the South, some residents were worried about the upcoming presidential election.

"Many roads are currently blocked due to trees blown down by strong winds. I hope the city government clears the roads by November 3 so that everyone can go to the polls and vote," said Mackenzie Umanzo, a local resident.

More than 875.000 residents were without power in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, including about 350.000 in New Orleans.