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New Delhi: Hurricane Helen has reached extremely dangerous levels in America. Due to this storm, emergency has been declared in many areas of south-eastern America. Helen has been upgraded to a devastating Category 4 hurricane. This makes it one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the US this year.
One of the biggest hurricanes will be Helen
Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects that Atlantic hurricanes will be higher than average this year due to record-warm ocean temperatures. Most of Helen's strength comes from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where she has reached.
Millions of homes lost power due to the storm
According to America's National Hurricane Center, due to this storm, winds can blow at a speed of 215 km per hour. The storm is currently located about 195 kilometers west of Tampa. The storm has already knocked out power to more than 250,000 homes and businesses in Florida. Now there is a possibility of huge damage in the Big Bend area of Florida.
Waves can reach up to 6 meters
It is being told that waves up to 6 meters high can arise during this period. In view of this great danger, storm and flood warnings have been issued in the area from the Florida coast to North Georgia and Western Carolina. Earlier on Thursday, this storm started wreaking havoc in Florida.
