Death and Darkness: Hurricane Helen Wreaks Havoc in the US, Claims 30 Lives and Leaves Millions in the Dark
- Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina were severely affected by Hurricane Helen, resulting in the loss of 30 lives.
- Hurricane Helen made landfall in Florida on Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane, with wind speeds reaching 225 km per hour.
- A flash flood warning has been issued for the city of Atlanta, Georgia, for the first time ever.
Hurricane Helen Wreaks Havoc in the United States
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina were severely affected by Hurricane Helen, resulting in the loss of 30 lives. Over 40 lakh people were left without electricity, and 800 flight services were cancelled.
Hurricane Helen made landfall in Florida on Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane, with wind speeds reaching 225 km per hour. The storm caused widespread destruction, including heavy rain and wind damage to buildings. States of emergency have been declared in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia due to severe flooding.
A flash flood warning has been issued for the city of Atlanta, Georgia, for the first time ever. The cyclone is currently moving north at a low intensity. Officials have advised people to evacuate North Carolina as the flooding worsens.
Key Facts:
- 30 people died in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
- Over 40 lakh people were left without electricity.
- 800 flight services were cancelled.
- States of emergency have been declared in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- A flash flood warning has been issued for the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
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