As of the afternoon of the 29th EST, Hurricane “Helene” had killed at least 69 people in the US. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia have all confirmed deaths. Post-disaster clean-up work is underway in various states, and the death toll is expected to rise. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on the same day that the impact of Hurricane “Helene” on the state was disastrous. All roads at the western end of the state will take months to be repaired, and food and water are being airlifted to the affected areas.

As of the afternoon of the 29th EST, Hurricane “Helene” had killed at least 69 people in the US. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia have all confirmed deaths. Post-disaster clean-up work is underway in various states, and the death toll is expected to rise. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on the same day that the impact of Hurricane “Helene” on the state was disastrous. All roads at the western end of the state will take months to be repaired, and food and water are being airlifted to the affected areas.