Historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina, has been severely flooded by Hurricane Helene, with water levels several feet high and some areas nearing the tops of street signs. Residents are struggling to connect with loved ones due to power outages and are hoping for the best as they wait out the storm. With a population of 95,000, Asheville is facing significant devastation, with one resident blaming climate change for the destruction.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Georgia, leaving widespread devastation throughout the southern U.S. At least 42 people have been confirmed dead and millions of customers are without power in multiple states. The storm, now a post-tropical cyclone, has severely impacted the southeast, with over 50 people stranded at an eastern Tennessee hospital.
President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from affected states and has ordered federal assistance, including search and rescue teams and power restoration teams, to be deployed to the region. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, resulting in significant damage across multiple states. The impact of Hurricane Helene serves as a stark reminder of the need to address climate change and its effects on communities.
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