Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

America: Hurricane Helen caused devastation; 93 dead, lakhs without electricity


The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast has killed 93 people, left millions without power and left many families stranded in flood waters, according to a CNN report.

Deaths have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.

At least 36 people have died in North Carolina, according to county and state officials. At least 25 people have died in South Carolina, including two Saluda County firefighters, officials said. In Georgia, at least 17 people have died, including two from the tornado in Alamo, according to a spokesman for Gov. Brian Kemp.

In North Carolina, county and state officials have confirmed 36 deaths, while in South Carolina, 25 people have lost their lives, including two Saluda County firefighters. In Georgia, a spokesman for Governor Brian Kemp reported at least 17 deaths, including two victims of the tornado in Alamo.

At least 11 people have died in Florida, including several who drowned in Pinellas County, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday. Officials said Sunday that two people died in Virginia and two deaths were reported in Tennessee, CNN reported.

Buncombe County in North Carolina has received nearly 600 missing persons reports through an online form, County Manager Avril Pinder said Sunday.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has assured that his/her administration is coordinating with state and local officials to provide necessary assistance and resources to communities affected by Hurricane Helen.

Sharing a post on Twitter, Biden said, “I am being briefed by my team on ongoing response efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and my administration is in constant contact with state and local officials to ensure So that communities can get the support and resources they need.” , As we continue to support response and recovery efforts, we will ensure no resources are spared to ensure communities can quickly begin their path to rebuilding.

he/she added, “Jill and I are praying for those who lost loved ones to Hurricane Helen, and for those whose homes, businesses and communities were impacted by this terrible storm.”



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