Gulf coast a 'war zone' amid fears of rising death toll

THE United States began to come to terms with the true extent of the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina yesterday.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Victoria Ward, New York

An estimated 80 people have been killed. It is feared that number will rise.

Risk analysts estimated the storm would cost insurers €21 billion.

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