Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, has caused widespread destruction across the southeastern United States, leaving at least 52 people dead and millions without power.

The storm made landfall in Florida and subsequently swept through Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, uprooting trees, damaging homes, and causing severe flooding.

The devastation caused by Helene is immense.

“It looks like a bomb went off,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp after surveying the damage. Western North Carolina was particularly hard-hit, with landslides and flooding forcing the closure of major roads.

Rescue efforts have been ongoing, with hundreds of people stranded in flooded areas. In Unicoi County, Tennessee, dozens of patients and staff were evacuated by helicopter from a flooded hospital.

The storm has also caused significant power outages, leaving millions without electricity. This has made recovery efforts more challenging, as communication and transportation have been disrupted.

The death toll continues to rise, with at least 52 confirmed fatalities. Many people are still missing, and the number of victims is expected to increase.

President Joe Biden has described the devastation as “overwhelming” and has pledged federal assistance to the affected areas.

Helene is the deadliest tropical storm in South Carolina since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. The storm has caused billions of dollars in damage, and experts say that climate change has exacerbated its impact.

As the cleanup efforts continue, communities across the Southeast are facing a long road to recovery. The storm has left a lasting mark on the region, and the consequences will be felt for years to come.

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