Florida Battered by Fury of Hurricane Helene: 225km/h Winds, Devastating Floods Claim 1 Life
“Hurricane Helene” – AFP a BBC It was reported on 27 September that there was a storm. “Hurricane Helene” Move and hit the coast of Florida. southeast of United States of America As of 11:10 pm on Thursday, September 26, Eastern Time (EDT), at least one person has died.
Reports said the storm intensified to Category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 225 kilometers per hour as it hit the coast of Florida Hurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2 intensity with winds of 175 kilometers per hour.
“हेरिकेण हैभीन” – Satellite image shows Hurricane Helene churning through the Gulf of Florida, US, September 26, 2024 in its screenshot from a Leaflet video. One has been confirmed dead as Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida. NASA/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
Local officials had previously warned that Hurricane Helene could cause an “uncontrollable disaster”. along with advising people to leave high risk areas Especially the city of Tallahassee, which has a population of around 200,000 people.
Due to the influence of the storm, it can cause heavy rain. Rainfall is expected to exceed 152 millimeters and there will be widespread flooding, with water levels as high as 6 meters in some areas.
Marine deputies prepare for a rescue as Hurricane Helene approaches in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, U.S., September 26, 2024. Lee County Sheriff’s Office / Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES. COMPULSORY CREDIT.
“Hurricane Helene” – Leon County residents take shelter from Hurricane Helene at Leon High School near downtown Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Octafio Jones
This GeoColor GOES-16 satellite image taken at 5:46 pm EDT and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida, Thursday, September 26 2024. (NOAA via AP)
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