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Florida braces for Hurricane Helene

Irfan Aftab
September 25, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in the southeastern US state. Earlier, Helene brought heavy rainfall and high winds to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, including the beach resort of Cancun.

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