The official death toll rose to 43 on Friday, but is expected to increase further, officials told local media.
With aid efforts under way, many survivors are scrambling to evacuate.
According to the UN, at least 70,000 Bahamians are in need of immediate humanitarian relief after their homes were destroyed by the hurricane. The islands have a population of about 400,000.
The PM and his government have been criticised for the speed of their response to the humanitarian crisis.
The official death toll rose to 43 on Friday, but is expected to increase further, officials told local media.With aid efforts under way, many survivors are scrambling to evacuate.According to the UN, at least 70,000 Bahamians are in need of immediat