The death toll from Hurricane Ida continued to rise Friday, as more bodies were found after the chaotic flooding in the Northeast and several people died in extremely difficult post-storm conditions in Louisiana.
At least 49 people died in the Northeast after intense rain, flash floods and tornadoes from the remnants of Hurricane Ida wrecked the region late Wednesday, catching many people off guard. At least 25 people died in New Jersey, and six people were still missing, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s representative said.
