However , in September , it was once again reported 40 evacuees had died due to illness .
The following month , the Health Secretary denied this report and stated just four evacuees died of dehydration , instead of 40 .
In September , it was once again reported 40 evacuees had died due to illness .
The following month , the Health Secretary denied this report and stated just four evacuees died of dehydration , instead of 40 .