Massive Florida clean-up after fourth hurricane strike

People lined up for food and water while others searched in vain for generators in the sweltering heat as Florida residents began cleaning up all over again, demoralised by the fourth hurricane in six weeks to batter the state.

Hurricane Jeanne, with slashing winds reaching 120 mph, claimed at least six lives in Florida over the weekend as it ploughed through virtually the same area that was bashed by Hurricane Frances earlier this month.