Intense Hurricane Helena Claims Lives of at Least 17 in the South-Eastern U.S.
At least 17 folks have met their demise in the southeastern U.S., as per recent updates from the authorities. Governor Brian Kemp announced 11 fatalities in Georgia itself on a Friday. Authorities in Florida confirmed five casualties linked to the tempest, with anotherdeath reported in North Carolina.
The hurricane, identified as "Helene", touched down late Thursday night near Tallahassee, Florida, boasting wind speeds of around 225 miles per hour, putting it in the "incredibly perilous" Category 4. Despite weakening as it journeyed northward, it left a trail of destruction in its wake.
Over 2 million individuals in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina faced temporary power outages, according to Poweroutage.us. Besides, roads and homes reported flooding, even in areas far from the coast.
Despite the hurricane weakening after landfall, at least some parts of Florida still experienced significant damage, with at least one death reported. Furthermore, the authorities have stated that at least 16 more lives have been lost in Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina due to the severe weather conditions caused by the hurricane.
