Hurricane Helene: search for survivors continues in North Carolina
Kyiv • UNN
Search and rescue teams work in the mountainous regions of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. The hurricane has killed at least 140 people in six states, with the death toll expected to rise.
Search and rescue teams are working in the mountainous regions of western North Carolina after Hurricane Helen. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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Rescuers are facing difficulties due to the destroyed infrastructure, including washed-out roads and destroyed bridges.
According to reports, the hurricane killed at least 140 people in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia.
The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach isolated areas and restore communications.
Local authorities are urging residents to take safety precautions and follow information from rescue services.
