Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises to 133 Across Six U.S. States

The death toll from Hurricane Helene, which struck the U.S. as a Category 4 storm, has reached 133. The hurricane impacted Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina, with North Carolina suffering the most casualties—40 dead. Governor Roy Cooper called the damage “completely catastrophic.” U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the state tomorrow. Power outages continue to affect around 2 million homes and businesses, while damage estimates range between $145-160 billion according to AccuWeather.