Hurricane Helene Proves Deadliest on US Mainland Since Katrina with Over 200 Reported Fatalities

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has surpassed 215 across six states, with the majority of fatalities occurring in North Carolina. The hurricane made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm last Thursday, and subsequent storms have caused widespread devastation. The official death toll includes 98 confirmed deaths in North Carolina, 19 in Florida, 33 in Georgia, 39 in South Carolina, 11 in Tennessee, and 2 in Virginia. Hundreds of people remain missing, and nearly a week after the storm made landfall, 780,000 homes are still without power. The situation remains critical, with President Joe Biden visiting the affected areas to assess the damage and provide support.