Ida death toll jumps to 26 in Louisiana

HOUMA, La. (AP) — Officials person raised the decease toll from Hurricane Ida successful Louisiana to 26.

The further 11 deaths each occurred successful the metropolis of New Orleans.

The authorities Health Department said Wednesday that the deaths happened betwixt Aug. 30 and Monday, but were conscionable confirmed arsenic storm-related by the Orleans Parish coroner.

Nine of the deaths were from excessive heat. The remaining 2 deaths progressive c monoxide poisoning.

The wellness section says the heat-related deaths progressive radical ages 64 to 79.

In summation to the deaths successful the South, Ida is liable for sidesplitting astatine slightest 50 radical successful the Northeast. Remnants of the hurricane spawned dense rain, flooding, and tornadoes.

President Joe Biden visited Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York to circuit the destruction. He called connected section and satellite leaders to code clime change.

He besides urged Congress to walk his Build Back Better plan, which helium says volition supply millions of dollars for the infrastructure needed to grip large storms.