Asheville’s historic Biltmore Village in western North Carolina has been severely flooded after Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding damage. Water levels were several feet high, with debris floating across the village. Residents expressed shock and heartbreak over the destruction, with one person attributing the damage to climate change. The French Broad River also flooded the River Arts District in Asheville, impacting homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Georgia, causing widespread devastation across the southern U.S. At least 42 people have died and millions of customers are without power in multiple states. The storm has been downgraded to a post-tropical depression but continues to impact the region. Rescue operations have been challenging, with over 50 people stranded at an eastern Tennessee hospital due to rising water and high winds.
President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from governors of affected states and deployed federal personnel to provide assistance. Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina will receive federal aid. The storm, initially a Category 4 hurricane, has caused significant damage and the recovery efforts are ongoing.
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