US President: Hurricane / Milton / losses estimated at $ 50 billion

US President Joe Biden announced that Hurricane / Milton / caused losses estimated at $ 50 billion after hitting the state of / Florida /. Biden said in a statement to reporters, Friday, at the White House: "Experts estimate that it caused damages of nearly $ 50 billion." The death toll from Hurricane / Milton / also rose to at least 16 dead, according to officials in the state of / Florida /, at a time when residents began to return to their homes and work to restore their usual rhythm of life. It is noteworthy that the previous death toll from Hurricane / Milton / that hit the state of / Florida / was 14 dead, in addition to massive destruction of facilities and homes and the cancellation of thousands of flights in the state, according to what the US authorities announced. The hurricane also caused extensive flooding and unexpected tornadoes that increased the extent of the damage. Source: National Iraqi News Agency