More than five million people were forced to evacuate the US state of Florida due to Hurricane Milton, this evacuation became one of the largest in the history of the state, the New York Times newspaper reports.

"More than 5.5 million people were forced to leave the west coast of Florida, which was one of the largest evacuations in the history of the state," the statement said.

According to the newspaper, the authorities urged residents of the state to take shelter in nearby shelters and not go far. According to the newspaper, "desolation reigns in many areas" as residents took evacuation orders seriously.

Let's hope that everyone stays safe and that the authorities are able to manage the situation effectively. Our thoughts are with all those affected by Hurricane Milton. Stay strong, Florida! 