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At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene devastates south-eastern US
Flooding and landslides strike southern Appalachians after hurricane pummeled region and wreaked havoc
At least 64 people have been confirmed dead and almost 3.5 million were without power on Saturday, after strong winds and torrential rain from Hurricane Helene wreaked unprecedented havoc across large swathes of the south-eastern United States.
Historic flooding continued over parts of the southern Appalachians on Saturday, as first responders worked to reach stranded communities in trying conditions while local authorities began to assess the scale of the damage and displacement.
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