WASHINGTON: Hurricane Helene‘s torrential rain and powerful winds were made about 10 percent more intense due to climate change, according to a study published Wednesday by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group.Although a 10 percent increase “might seem relatively small… that small change in the hazard really leads to big change in impacts and damage,” […]
Biltmore Estate (Picture Credit: X) Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to Asheville’s famous attraction Biltmore Estate.The 8,000-acre estate that hosts 1.4 million visitors a year suffered significant damage in some buildings after the hurricane ripped through Western California, as reported by CNN.“We are still assessing impacts to the estate from Tropical Storm Helene and […]
Hurricane Helene leaves trail of destruction across Southeastern US (Pic credit: Reuters) Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across Florida’s Big Bend region and beyond, causing widespread flooding and wind damage after making landfall Thursday night. The storm’s impact extended from the Gulf Coast of Florida to Georgia and the Appalachian Mountains, resulting in the loss of […]
