Millions in southeastern US left without power as Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc : Analysis

Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast United States, causing at least 63 deaths and massive power outages affecting 2.6 million customers across 10 states. The National Weather Service predicts improvements but warns of long-duration outages. Search and rescue teams have conducted over 600 rescues. FEMA granted emergency declarations in six states. The storm, now a post-tropical cyclone, continues to impact the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. President Biden described the devastation as overwhelming. Notable damage includes flooding threats to dams, massive flooding in Asheville, power outages in remote Carolina towns, and destroyed homes in Cedar Key.Aljazeera news: Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US, millions without power