Historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina, experienced devastating flooding damage from Hurricane Helene, causing water levels to rise several feet high and inundate the area. Asheville, with a population of 95,000 residents, is located about 140 miles west of Charlotte. The destruction caused by the storm has led some residents to blame climate change for the disaster and stress the need for immediate action.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Georgia, leaving widespread devastation throughout the southern U.S., with at least 42 confirmed deaths and millions of customers without power in several states. The storm has severely impacted the southeast, with more than 50 people stranded at an eastern Tennessee hospital due to fast-rising water and high winds. President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from the affected governors and deployed federal personnel, including search and rescue teams, medical teams, and power restoration teams, to assist in recovery efforts.
States such as Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina will receive federal assistance after the storm. The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has underscored the urgent need for climate action and highlighted the destructive impact that extreme weather events can have on communities and infrastructure.
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