Hurricane Helene Causes Historic Flooding in Southeast

Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc across the Southeast United States, dumping an unprecedented 40 trillion gallons of rain in just a week, leading to at least 152 confirmed deaths and hundreds missing. The storm's sheer volume of water has been described as 'apocalyptic,' with significant flooding particularly affecting North Carolina, where 50 deaths have been recorded and 600 individuals remain unaccounted for. Experts noted that this amount of rain is enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys' stadium 51,000 times or create a 3.5-foot deep layer of water across North Carolina. The devastation has led to entire communities being destroyed, with rescue operations ongoing amid the destruction. Meteorologists emphasize that the storm's impact is unprecedented in terms of both geographical extent and volume of rainfall, with calculations suggesting that the total could be even higher than reported. As recovery efforts continue, concerns remain about the final death toll and the overall impact on affected communities.