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PBS News Hour

Why hurricanes can cause deaths for years after they hit

Season 2024 Episode 287 | 5m 26s

The official death toll from Hurricane Milton may not be telling the whole story. New research suggests that lasting damage from storms like Milton could result in thousands of additional deaths in future years, particularly among society’s most vulnerable. John Yang speaks with Washington Post climate reporter Sarah Kaplan for more.

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