Over 50 Dead as Helene Unleashes Life-Threatening Flooding Across Southeast US
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has left over 50 people dead and widespread destruction across five states in the southeastern United States. What began as a powerful Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, before evolving into a post-tropical cyclone. Helene's relentless impact has been catastrophic, with floodwaters rising to unprecedented levels, trapping residents and leaving communities cut off. The death toll has now reached 59, affecting states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia.
In North Carolina alone, the destruction is severe, with a reported 10 fatalities, hundreds of roads closed, and a state of emergency declared. The storm’s effects have been described by the National Weather Service as “the worst event in our office’s history,” a testament to the overwhelming damage left in Helene’s wake. More than 400 roads remain impassable in North Carolina, and Asheville and surrounding areas are facing life-threatening conditions due to flooding, landslides, and power outages.
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South Carolina has seen at least 20 deaths, including firefighters and first responders caught in the disaster. Georgia, too, has been heavily impacted, with at least 17 people losing their lives, and communities like Valdosta seeing widespread structural damage. Tornadoes, flooding, and wind damage have ravaged homes, leaving thousands of people stranded.
Meanwhile, rescue operations are in full swing, with over 150 search and rescue missions underway in hard-hit Buncombe County, North Carolina. In Tennessee, more than 50 people were rescued from the roof of a hospital, and National Guardsmen are actively supporting ongoing rescue missions across several states.
The aftermath has also left millions without power, and many areas are still under water, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach those stranded. Even though the storm has weakened, the threat remains with continuous rain and residual flooding predicted for the coming days.
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