Hurricane Helene: one of the most devastating in the United States in the last 50 years
- Hurricane Helene has caused more than 160 deaths in several states in the southeastern U.S.
- North Carolina is the hardest hit state, with at least 77 confirmed victims.
- Authorities have mobilized resources to rescue and assist devastated communities.
- Helene's intensity has rekindled the debate over the impact of climate change on hurricanes.