Categories: Estero

US officials fear 600 people dead from storm Helene | BBC News


It is feared more than 600 people have died after hurricane Helene battered through the US, officials have said.

Nationwide, more than 100 people have been confirmed dead, according to the BBC’s US partner CBS, with officials warning that figure is expected to rise.

Helene slammed into Florida as a category four hurricane on Thursday, but was downgraded to a tropical storm.

Rescuers are focusing their efforts on Asheville, North Carolina – one of the worst affected areas.

Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news

#StormHelene #US #BBCNews

Redazione

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts

South Korea organises speed dating to tackle country’s low fertility and marriage rates | BBC News

Falling marriage and birth rates have long been an issue in South Korea. Despite the recent rise in matchmaking services,…

2 ore ago

Il Monza esonera Nesta, Bocchetti il nuovo allenatore

MONZA (ITALPRESS) – La sconfitta con la Juventus per 2-1 di ieri sera e l’ultimo posto in classifica con appena…

2 ore ago