Latest news Hurricane "Helene" rages in the south-east of the USA - Around 20 dead

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27.9.2024 - 18:34

dpatopbilder - A hovercraft transports residents rescued from the storm surge of Hurricane Helene. Photo: Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
dpatopbilder - A hovercraft transports residents rescued from the storm surge of Hurricane Helene. Photo: Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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The devastating tropical storm "Helene" has claimed the lives of around 20 people in the south-east of the USA. According to Governor Brian Kemp, at least eleven people have died in the US state of Georgia alone. Numerous people are still trapped under collapsed and damaged buildings. In Florida and North Carolina, "Helene" claimed further lives, according to US media reports. CNN reported a total of 23 deaths, while the Washington Post reported 19.

Around three million people were without power on Friday, houses were destroyed and entire towns were flooded. "Helene" made landfall in Florida on Thursday evening (local time) as the second-highest category hurricane, has since weakened to a tropical storm and is moving further north.

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