Nearly 4 million Americans remain without power and many face flooding as powerful storm Helene marches across eastern US states. At least 44 deaths have been reported.
CEDAR KEY, Florida — Nearly 4 million Americans were still in the dark and many faced torrential flooding on Saturday, authorities said, as powerful storm Helene marched across eastern American states, leaving at least 44 people dead.Emergency responders had launched massive rescue operations across multiple states since Helene slammed into Florida as a Category 4 hurricane and surged north, leaving roads, homes and businesses underwater. Many of them were destroyed.
'We've not really been able to catch a break around here.'Up to 12 inches of rain was forecast in the Appalachian mountains, with isolated spots even receiving 20 inches.In South Carolina, at least 20 people have died, including two firefighters, officials said. Among the deaths were six residents of Spartanburg County, county coroner Rusty Clevenger said.Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office confirmed that 15 people were killed in his state, including an emergency responder.
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