A state of emergency has been declared in several parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the already-devastated Gulf Coast.

A satellite image illustrates the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, showing areas of darkness where the storm passed, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has deployed 1,000 active-duty soldiers to aid recovery efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

A report on Thursday confirmed at least 202 deaths from Hurricane Helene, News.Az reports citing Anadolu agency.

The Southeastern United States launched a massive cleanup and recovery operation on Sunday as the death toll rose to nearly 100 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

The death toll from the destructive Storm Helene has climbed to at least 63, authorities reported on Saturday .

Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States, resulting in at least 43 fatalities and leaving millions without electricity as of Friday.

Authorities in Florida are urging residents to follow mandatory evacuation orders as Hurricane Helene barrels across the Gulf of Mexico, threatening life-threatening conditions.

Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength in the Caribbean as it moves towards Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, with meteorologists warning it could escalate into a category-three hurricane before impacting the US Gulf Coast in the coming days.