Days after the Category 4 hurricane struck the coast of Florida, many areas remain flooded, with blocked roads, failing infrastructure and more than two million still without electricity.
At least 88 people are believed to have been killed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, as authorities across the southeast of the US struggle to get isolated areas critical supplies.
Days after the Category 4 hurricane struck the coast of Florida, many areas remain flooded, with blocked roads, failing infrastructure and more than two million still without electricity, Sky News‘ US partner network NBC reported.
One of the worst affected states is North Carolina, where a third of the deaths caused by the hurricane were reported in the state’s Buncombe County, according to NBC.
Deaths have also been reported in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia.
In the mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina, 30 people are reported to have died. State governor Roy Cooper predicted the figure would rise as more than 50 search teams spread throughout the region in search of stranded people.
Supplies were also being airlifted to the region, with county manager Avril Pinder pledging that she would have food and water into Ashville – which is known for its arts, culture and natural attractions – by Monday.
