Complete the text with the given verbs in Present Simple or Present Continuous

I [ ] from the island of Grand Turk where huge waves [ ] the coast and the torrents of rain [ ] down. In these parts, the population [ ] through such disasters more or less regularly, but eachtime it is a survival test. The hurricane [ ] the Bahamas, and thewind [ ] at a speed of about 30 mph. There already [ ] nowater and electricity service. I can see from the hotel where I [ ] thatthe rain [ ] and that the highway [ ] with rain water.The streams [ ] the trees. About a thousand people [ ]for help on rooftops. The wind gusts [ ] all other noises. Some fewresidents [ ] up their windows, but it is too late. From what I [ ], it is a real disaster.