Storm Helene Devastates Eastern and Midwestern US, Claims 44 Lives
Powerful Storm Helene left 44 people dead across eastern and midwestern US states, causing 'overwhelming' damage. Over three million customers remain without power as massive flooding exacerbates the devastation. The government has mobilized 1,500 personnel to aid in recovery efforts.
Powerful Storm Helene has left at least 44 people dead across eastern and midwestern US states and has caused 'overwhelming' damage.
South Carolina reported 19 fatalities, Georgia 15, Florida seven, North Carolina two, and Virginia one.
Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night, bringing winds of up to 140 miles per hour, and continued to wreak havoc as it moved northward.
The National Weather Service has warned of long-duration power outages, with over three million customers still without electricity across 10 states.
Massive flooding, especially in Asheville, North Carolina, and Cedar Key, Florida, has exacerbated the damage.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced the mobilization of 1,500 personnel to support recovery efforts.
As of midday Saturday, remnants of the storm lingered, causing further rain along the Kentucky-Indiana border.
South Carolina reported 19 fatalities, Georgia 15, Florida seven, North Carolina two, and Virginia one.
Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night, bringing winds of up to 140 miles per hour, and continued to wreak havoc as it moved northward.
The National Weather Service has warned of long-duration power outages, with over three million customers still without electricity across 10 states.
Massive flooding, especially in Asheville, North Carolina, and Cedar Key, Florida, has exacerbated the damage.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced the mobilization of 1,500 personnel to support recovery efforts.
As of midday Saturday, remnants of the storm lingered, causing further rain along the Kentucky-Indiana border.
