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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast US, Killing 118, Leaving Millions Without Power, and 1,150 Missing

Sep 29, 2024, 03:00 PM

Hurricane Helene has left a devastating impact across the southeastern United States, with the death toll rising to at least 118 people and over 1,150 missing. The storm made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane and caused widespread destruction, including catastrophic flooding, power outages, and billions of dollars in damage. Millions of people remain without power, and rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing. The hardest-hit states include Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and South Carolina, where one county alone reported 30 deaths. Authorities are struggling to provide essential supplies to isolated, flood-stricken areas.