The powerful storm, Hurricane Helene, leaves multiple fatalities in its wake as it devastates Florida.

Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in northwestern Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful Category 4 storm made landfall near the Aucilla River, bringing with it maximum sustained winds of 225 kph. The impact was devastating, with multiple people losing their lives and millions left without power in the state.

Governor Ron DeSantis described the damage caused by Helene as surpassing that of previous storms Idalia and Debby. The aftermath of the hurricane was catastrophic, with homes destroyed, roads flooded, and communities battered by the relentless winds.

As Helene moved further inland over Georgia, it weakened to a tropical storm but continued to wreak havoc with heavy flooding and punishing winds. The emergency response teams worked tirelessly to rescue those in need and provide assistance to those affected by the storm.

The resilience of the people of Florida was tested once again as they faced the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. As the state begins the long and arduous process of recovery and rebuilding, thoughts are with those who lost loved ones and those who have been displaced by the storm.