September 27, 2024, 10:58 PM
September 27, 2024, 10:58 PM
At least five people died in southern Mexico as a result of Hurricane John, which made landfall in the Pacific as a Category 3 cyclone.
Its strong winds of 195 km/h and storms caused sudden floods, landslides and flooding of rivers, which have left thousands of victims.
Hurricane Helene, meanwhile, has been one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, with wind gusts of 225 km/h at one point.
Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night, but was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved into the country.
As of this Friday afternoon, at least 38 fatalities had been recorded.
Across the region, many woke up to discover damage caused by the floods.
The main street of Tarpon Springs, Florida, was flooded.
In Peachtree Creek, some residents used boats to navigate the floodwaters while others cleaned up.
When flood water receded in Cedar Key, Florida, it left behind damaged or destroyed buildings.
The roof of a Sunoco gas station destroyed by Hurricane Helene after making landfall in Perry, Florida.
Off the coast, a man and his dog were rescued by the US Coast Guard, while in St. Petersburg a boat capsized and was washed ashore.
From Florida, Storm Helene continued its path through the eastern US towards Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. An oak tree fell on a home in Anderson, South Carolina.
Even before its arrival, the storm had caused power outages for more than a million people and severe flooding in several areas.
Trucks belonging to Duke Energy were photographed in line waiting to repair the damage once the hurricane passed.
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