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Helene death toll grows as US braces for multibillion-dollar insurance costs

Millions left without power as storm sweeps through south-eastern states from Florida
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"}],[{"start":140.46,"text":"The hurricane centre said Helene was “weakening as it moves quickly north-northeastward” through Georgia, while also cautioning that the threat from storm surges, high winds and heavy rains remained critical. "},{"start":152.78900000000002,"text":"It was expected to sweep over the Tennessee Valley on Saturday and Sunday, the centre said. "}],[{"start":159,"text":"It earlier sounded the alarm about a “deadly” storm surge along the Florida coast, with destructive waves as high as 20ft above ground level. "}],[{"start":169.23,"text":"The US National Weather Service told residents to expect “catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban flooding, including numerous significant landslides” across parts of the southern Appalachian mountains on Friday. "}],[{"start":183.32999999999998,"text":"US President Joe Biden said he was “deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation” caused by the storm, and that his administration was liaising with state and local officials. "}],[{"start":195.14999999999998,"text":"“As we turn toward recovery efforts, we will make certain that no resource is spared to ensure that families, businesses, schools, hospitals, and entire communities can quickly begin their road to rebuilding,” he said on Saturday. "}],[{"start":210.45,"text":"Additional reporting by Ian Smith "}],[{"start":213.07999999999998,"text":""}]],"url":"https://creatives.ftmailbox.cn/album/173398-1727575917.mp3"}

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