Hurricane Helene leaves over a million without power in Florida
In Florida, over one million homes were left without power. In the face of the dramatic impacts of Hurricane Helene, governors declared a state of emergency. In St. Petersburg, Florida, massive sand drifts appeared, transported from the beach to nearby neighbourhoods by the hurricane.
Hurricane Helene, classified as a Category 4 storm, struck the American states of Florida and Georgia, causing catastrophic damage. Photos and videos began to appear on the internet, showing the scale of devastation brought by the hurricane.
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Unfortunately, according to information provided by authorities, three fatalities related to the storm have already been confirmed. In Florida, one person lost their life when an object overturned by powerful winds fell on their car. In southern Georgia, two fatalities were reported due to a tornado that destroyed a mobile home.
In St. Petersburg, Florida, residents encountered an unusual phenomenon – sand drifts, which formed when the hurricane pushed sand from the beach into local neighbourhoods.
Cars were partially buried in sand, creating a surreal landscape. Residents now face a new challenge: removing the excess sand that has invaded their homes and living spaces, significantly complicating their daily lives and requiring great effort to restore order.
Hurricane Helene hit the USA
In Florida, over one million homes and businesses lost power, while in Georgia, this number exceeded 50,000. In the face of the hurricane's catastrophic impacts, the governors of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia declared a state of emergency.
Hurricane Helene is one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States coast. Wind speeds reached up to 210 km/h. The storm draws its strength from the record warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. According to the portal livescience.com, the hurricane has already reached Category 4, according to the National Hurricane Center.
