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Hurricane Helene kills at least 116 people across US | BBC News
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Hurricane Helene kills at least 116 people across US | BBC News

Storm Helen's Impact: A Devastating Toll

Overview of the Storm's Effects

  • Over 116 fatalities reported across multiple US states due to storm Helen, characterized by high winds and torrential rains.
  • Significant destruction in several towns, with roads flooded and power outages affecting over 2 million residents.
  • Emergency officials describe the situation as "biblical devastation" while responding to the aftermath of the tropical storm.

Specific Areas Affected

  • North and South Carolina are among the latest states experiencing severe damage, with Asheville being particularly isolated due to locked roads and downed power lines.
  • Residents report entire homes submerged; one driver recounts water rising to chest level inside their car, highlighting the rapid onset of flooding.

Community Response and Challenges

  • Local residents express despair over homelessness in their community, noting this is the third storm within a year, raising concerns about future storms.
Channel: BBC News
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More than 116 people have died after high winds and torrential winds caused by Hurricane Helene. Helene - which made landfall in Florida on Thursday - began as a category four hurricane and became the most powerful on record to hit Florida's Big Bend before moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. It was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Vice President Kamala Harris is due to visit affected areas, the White House said, with Donald Trump due in Georgia later to do the same. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #HurricaneHelene #US #BBCNews