Hurricane Helene causes chaos in the US; 93 dead, millions without power
Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the southeast left 93 people dead. (Photo: Reuters)
Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast has left 93 people dead, left millions without power and left several families stranded in flooding, according to a CNN report.
Deaths have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
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At least 36 people have been killed in North Carolina, according to county and state officials. At least 25 people have been killed in South Carolina, including two firefighters in Saluda County, authorities said. At least 17 people have been killed in Georgia, including two by a tornado in Alamo, according to a spokesman for Governor Brian Kemp.
In North Carolina, county and state officials have confirmed 36 fatalities, while in South Carolina 25 people have died, including two firefighters in Saluda County. In Georgia, a spokesman for Governor Brian Kemp reported at least 17 deaths, with two victims killed by a tornado in Alamo.
At least 11 people have died in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday, including several people who drowned in Pinellas County. Two people were killed in Virginia, officials said Sunday, and two deaths were reported in Tennessee, CNN reported.
North Carolina’s Buncombe County has received about 600 missing person reports through an online form, County Manager Avril Pinder said Sunday.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has assured that his administration is working with state and local officials to provide necessary support and resources to communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
Biden shared a message on communities get the support and resources they need. As we continue to support response and recovery efforts, we will ensure that no resource is spared to ensure that communities can quickly begin their path to rebuilding.
He added, “Jill and I are praying for those who lost loved ones to Hurricane Helene, and for those whose homes, businesses and communities were affected by this terrible storm.
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First publication: September 30, 2024 | 7:55 am IST