Hurricane Helene leaves at least 35 dead and knocks out power for millions in southeast US [Video]

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HURRICANE HELENE KNOCKED out power for millions of customers across the southeast United States today and left at least 33 dead after it slammed into the Florida coast, officials said, warning of people still trapped in buildings.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reported 11 fatalities in his state, including an emergency responder. Kemp said dozens of people were still trapped in buildings damaged by the Category 4 hurricane.

Authorities say Florida has suffered seven fatalities and South Carolina saw 14 deaths including two firefighters. North Carolina has reported one fatality.

Satellite image yesterday shows Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico moving towards Florida. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

As it weakened into a tropical storm, Helene moved inland across Georgia and South Carolina, flooding roads and homes, and officials warned of flash floods and landslides from up to 50 centimetres of rain.

“This rainfall will likely result in catastrophic …