He hurricane Helene made landfall last night on the coast of Big Bend, Floridalike a powerful tcategory 4 ormentaunleashing winds of up to 215 km/h and storm surges that reached six meters. He National Hurricane Centers (NHC) issued severe alerts since Tuesday, and its warnings came true by causing catastrophic flooding in numerous towns on the peninsula.
The airports of Tampa y Tallahassee They closed before the arrival of Helene, and more than 125 thousand homes and businesses were left without electricity. Most residents evacuated, although some decided to remain in their homes, relying on their preparation and facilities in their homes. However, The storm devastated properties and left roads impassable.
Authorities estimate that this hurricane is the most powerful to hit the United States in more than a year, surpassing the hurricane Idalia, that affected northwest Florida in August 2023. The situation remains critical while damage is assessed and rescue operations are planned.
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2024-10-02 03:38:30