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Rescuers battled on Sunday to reach people in need of aid in the southeastern United States following devastating storm Helene, with flooded roads, power outages and other hazards impeding progress, authorities said.

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The death toll from powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 88 on Sunday, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the southeastern United States.

Hurricane Helene unleashed torrential rains, leaving scores stranded or homeless, as recovery efforts commence after the storm claimed dozens of lives. The hurricane caused billions of dollars in damage across the US Southeast, with several million residents left without power as of Sunday.

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Former President Trump to assess Hurricane Helene aftermath in Valdosta, Georgia and support relief efforts in impacted states.

Parts of the U.S. Southeast are strggling to recover from the damage inflicted by powerful Hurricane Helene

Chemical plant fire in Conyers, Georgia triggers evacuations and road closures. Local authorities are responding to the incident effectively.

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It will be ‘complicated recovery’ in five states, says disaster relief agency, with hurricane killing at least 91 people so far

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