Bahamians are searching for their loved ones missing as a result of the devastating Hurricane Dorian: 1,300 missing people are missing after the hurricane, CNN reported.

According to government official figures, 50 people became victims of the disaster. However, authorities warned that the death toll is preliminary.

Authorities believe that many of the missing people may be hiding, unable to contact relatives.

On September 1, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, reaching the fifth highest category of danger.