DISASTER – Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a tropical storm this Friday. But its passage caused a lot of damage, particularly in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia.
Hurricane Helene, which became a tropical storm, devastated the southeastern United States. The death toll rose further with the deaths of at least 33 people, also leaving millions of Americans without electricity. Strong winds and heavy rains triggered flash floods, falling trees and massive flooding, particularly in Florida with water levels rising more than 4.5 meters.
From Tallahassee, Florida to Charlotte, North Carolina, the destruction is significant. “We have made nearly 600 rescues,” said Deanne Criswell, director of the federal agency responsible for responding to natural disasters (Fema), adding that “the threat is not over” with the danger of flash flooding, particularly in Atlanta, Georgia. “Historic” and “catastrophic” flooding is expected in Appalachia, accompanied by landslides.
Winds over 225 km/h
Helen, which made landfall Thursday evening in northwest Florida, was a Category 4 hurricane with winds gusting to 140 mph, the strongest to hit that region, according to expert Michael Lowry. The human toll is heavy, particularly near Tampa where seven m(…) Read more on 20minutes
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