‘You wake up and the life you know is just gone’: Residents share challenges as Hurricane Helene claims 64 lives – Times of India
Aftermath of Hurricane Helene (Picture Credit: Reuters) The aftermath of Storm Helene which tore through the Southeastern United States, has been left in a trail of devastation. The powerful storm killed at least 64 people across five states and caused widespread power outages. At least 24 people died in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, 10 in North Carolina and 1 in Virginia.Rescuers faced immense challenges on Saturday, dealing with washed-out bridges and debris-laden roads while searching for survivors of Storm Helene.Now classified as a ‘Post-Tropical cyclone’, Helene continued to drench the Ohio Valley and the central Appalachians.From the hardest-hit coastal towns to inland regions buried in mud, the reaction from residents was a mix of shock, resilience, and heartbreak.I...