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The aftermath of the formidable Storm Helene has taken a grim toll, with at least 53 lives lost, as reported by officials. First responders—facing challenges like washed-out bridges and debris-laden roadways—are conducting searches house-by-house in the areas most ravaged across several states in the eastern US. According to the latest tallies from local authorities reported by AFP, the casualty figures include at least 22 fatalities in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, two in North Carolina, and one in…

The aftermath of the ferocious Storm Helene has resulted in a staggering loss of life, with at least 53 people confirmed dead, authorities have reported. Rescue teams, facing significant challenges due to washed-out bridges and roads littered with debris, are conducting thorough searches for survivors in several ravaged eastern U.S. states. According to updated figures compiled by AFP, the state-by-state breakdown of fatalities includes a heartbreaking 22 lives lost in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, two in…