Helene Has Killed at Least 41 People in 4 States

The New York Times

The New York Times

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At least 44 people are confirmed dead and almost 4 million are without power on Saturday, after strong winds and torrential rain from Hurricane Helene wreaked unprecedented havoc across large swathes of the south-eastern United States.
Guardian
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Hurricane Helene is one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States with wind gust speeds of 140 mph (225 km/h) and heavy rain.
BBC
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Western North Carolina was essentially cut off because of landslides and flooding that forced the closure of Interstate 40 and other roads.
Voice Of America
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The storm made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, becoming the largest storm to ever hit the region.
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