Current Affairs: US hit by “life-threatening” storm with storm surges and devastating winds

Hurricane Irma has lashed Florida's Gulf Coast, knocking out power to more than 2.6 million homes and businesses and flooding streets in the city of Miami. Despite being downgraded to a Category 2, forecasters have warned Irma remains extremely dangerous, with sustained winds of around 175 kilometres per hour. Selina Kong and Winmas Yu have the details.

Powerful Hurricane Irma Slams Into Florida Source: Getty Images North America