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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast, Leaving 30 Dead and Millions Without Power

The Category 4 storm caused widespread flooding, power outages, and significant damage across multiple states before weakening to a tropical storm.

  • Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region with winds of 140 mph, causing severe destruction across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
  • The storm has claimed at least 30 lives, with fatalities reported in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
  • Over 4 million homes and businesses are without power, with Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina experiencing the most outages.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency crews working to free people trapped by floodwaters and debris.
  • The storm has weakened to a tropical storm but continues to bring heavy rain and the risk of mudslides and flash flooding as it moves north.
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