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Super Hurricane Ida makes landfall in the United States. Will it affect the local weather?

On August 29, 2021, Super Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, USA. This hurricane caused a storm surge, and a large amount of floods poured into the city in a short period of time. It caused power outages to 100,000 households. This hurricane also had a great impact on the weather in the United States. Days of heavy rains in many continents in the United States had a serious impact on the lives of local residents.

1. Super Hurricane Ida swept across the United States, affecting the weather in many states and cities

The super hurricane officially landed on the coast of Louisiana, USA at 1 a.m. on August 30, Beijing time In the region, the intensity of the hurricane has reached Category 16 to 17, with the highest wind speed reaching 240 kilometers per hour. Super strong hurricanes have brought devastating damage to the weather in the United States. Affected by this hurricane, the Mississippi River, the largest river in the United States, has experienced backflow, and many states have been experiencing heavy rains in recent days.

2. The impact of Hurricane Ida caused a rise in U.S. oil prices

Affected by super hurricane Ida, oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was temporarily forced to stop. Paint prices are likely to continue to rise over time. There is no doubt that this hurricane will also have an impact on global oil prices and the US economy. In addition, this hurricane has just landed in the United States. In the next period of time, experts predict that the level of the hurricane will rise from Category 4 to Category 5, which may cause a large number of houses and trees to collapse and have a certain impact on the daily life of local residents. In response to the hurricane, various states in the United States have also begun to announce the suspension of public transportation services and clean up urban garbage. Near the coast of Louisiana, local governments have organized evacuations to try to minimize the impact of the hurricane.

In fact, this hurricane is also related to global warming. Because of global warming, sea levels have begun to rise. As a result, the vitality of typhoons and hurricanes continues to extend. If they land in the future, they may be destroyed. The force will be stronger. In order to cope with the global impact of hurricanes, countries need to unite to help emit carbon emissions, protect the environment, and reduce the impact of hurricanes on the global climate.