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Helene kills 44 in southeast US, threatens more floods

(UPDATE) CEDAR KEY, Florida — Nearly 4 million Americans were still in the dark and many faced torrential flooding on Saturday, authorities said, as powerful storm Helene marched across eastern American states, leaving at least 44 people dead.

Emergency responders had launched massive rescue operations across multiple states since Helene slammed into Florida as a Category 4 hurricane and surged north, leaving roads, homes and businesses underwater. Many of them were destroyed.

NO MAN'S LAND A deserted street is seen as it rains heavily before Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Tallahassee, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024. AFP Photo NO MAN'S LAND A deserted street is seen as it rains heavily before Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Tallahassee, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024. AFP Photo
NO MAN'S LAND A deserted street is seen as it rains heavily before Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Tallahassee, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024. AFP Photo