is another reminder that we need to be prepared for the next hurricane and super storm. they re gonna come and they re gonna come more frequently and more ferociously. i have been working closely with the governor and our colleagues in congress on both parties, on my build back better plan that will modernise our roads, our bridges, our water systems, sewers, and drainage systems and power grids, and transmission lines. the cost to life, property and infrastructure has been a staggering. still climate change remains at divisive political issue. and so over the years, america has ignored warnings and some would say this is the result. nada tawfik, bbc news, newjersey. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: making a judgement on covid vaccines for children. britain says there ll be no mass rollout ofjabs for healthy 12 to 15
so we will see what in fact emerges. antony blinken there. president biden has visited the us state of louisiana to see the destruction caused by hurricane ida. more than 60 people have died across eight states since it made landfall on sunday many were killed when torrential rainfall caused flash flooding. 0ur correspondent, nada tawfik, has more. one week and a storm that brought america to its knees. look at that tornado! from new orleans to new york, it was a dramatic beating. record rainfall, life threatening floods, destructive winds and tornadoes usually only seen in the midwest tore through communities with no mercy. in some places it was unprecedented, and sparked fear about the ferocity and frequency of future weather. oh, my god! the river is flooding! part of this newjersey town was abandoned after the nearby river crested and left cars and homes under ten feet of water. four people died and about 600
and folks, hurricane ida is another reminder that we need to be prepared for the next hurricane. and super storms are going to come and they are going to come more frequently and more ferociously. i have been working closely with the governor and our colleagues in congress from both parties on my build back better plan that will modernise our roads, our bridges, our water system, our sewers and drainage systems, power grids and transmission lines. the cost to life, property and infrastructure has been staggering. still, climate change remains a divisive political issue. and so, over the years, america has ignored warnings and some would say this is the result. nada tawfik, bbc news, newjersey. a nature reserve in south africa has come up with a creative way to count its big cats, as part of conservation efforts. lions are classified as a vulnerable species under threat from habitat loss and poaching. courtney bembridge reports.
for their response to hurricane ida last sunday. there s been anger at the delays in restoring power, and mr biden promised that infrastructure would be built back better to withstand future storms as nada tawfik reports. one week and a storm that brought america to its knees. look at that tornado! from new orleans to new york, it was a dramatic beating. record rainfall, life threatening floods, destructive winds and tornadoes usually only seen in the midwest tore through communities with no mercy. in some places it was unprecedented, and sparked fear about the ferocity and frequency of future weather. oh, my god! the river is flooding! part of this newjersey town was abandoned after the nearby river crested and left cars and homes under 10 feet of water. four people died and about 600 were left homeless. gloria jett lost everything, but was lucky to escape with her life. she can t swim and had to be rescued by neighbours
the roldan family lost three cars and everything in their basement. but already the insurance company has told them they will not cover much of the damage. it s the first time that it happened, but if we stay in the house, what if it happens again? like, does it really pay to stay in this area any more? president biden has approved an emergency declaration for new york and newjersey. today, he traveled to meet victims in louisiana, where ida first made landfall as a category 4 hurricane. after surveying the damage, he highlighted the threat from climate change. folks, how eider is another reminder that we need to prepare for more her gains. more hurricanes are going to come and they are going to be ferocious. i have been working closely with the members of both parties on my build back better plan and we will modernise our roads, our