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full screen A bridge in Tennessee destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Photo: Jeff Roberson/AP/TT
A week ago, Hurricane Helene moved across the southeastern parts of the United States and left great devastation in its wake.
More than 200 deaths have been confirmed, making Helene the deadliest hurricane to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005.
Helene moved across the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee, among others.
The hurricane left a trail of so many power outages that the darkness was visible from space. Several water works were also damaged, making water a scarce commodity for many households.
In addition to the confirmed deaths, hundreds of people are also missing.
Federal authorities have sent out millions of gallons of water to affected areas
The work to clean up after the hurricane is in full swing, but it will take time. An example is the parts of North Carolina that were hit the hardest. There, nearly 40 percent of households and businesses were still without power.