Dozens dead in Hurricane Helene in the US: The disaster continues

It has been reported that at least 133 people have lost their lives in various states due to the disasters caused by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane struck the coastal regions of the southeastern US state of Florida as a 'Category 4' storm, then moved inland, affecting numerous residential areas.

Authorities stated that at least 133 people have died in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, where the hurricane's severe winds and rainfall have been effective.

The effects of Hurricane Helene, which struck the northwestern coast of Florida with winds of approximately 225 kilometers per hour, continue across the country.

It was reported that millions of people continue to be affected by power outages caused by the hurricane, which has resulted in extensive damage.

JOE BIDEN DECLARES 'STATE OF DISASTER'

According to a statement from the White House, US President Joe Biden declared a 'state of disaster' in Florida and North Carolina and ordered 'federal assistance' for those negatively affected by the hurricane.

The US National Hurricane Center had announced that the effects of the hurricane could continue throughout the weekend.

WHAT IS THE TOLL OF HURRICANE HELENE?

The US National Hurricane Center had announced that Hurricane Helene struck the northwestern coast of Florida with winds of approximately 225 kilometers per hour.

The hurricane quickly spread its influence to Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Power outages occurred in over 1.2 million homes and businesses in Florida, where the hurricane first struck, 1 million in Georgia, 1.3 million in South Carolina, and 600 thousand in North Carolina.

Experts had announced that the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern US could be between 15 and 26 billion dollars.

News Source: AA