Hurricane Helene Deaths Will Continue for Years, Study Suggests

Published On Oct 2, 2024, 11:00 AM

A recent study has revealed that the effects of tropical storms, like Hurricane Helene, linger long after the event, leading to a significant rise in mortality rates for up to fifteen years afterward. The study analyzed 501 events from 1930 to 2015, finding that, on average, each storm results in an additional 7,000 to 11,000 deaths due to various factors, including healthcare disruptions and environmental impacts. This count far exceeds the direct deaths typically reported during such storms, underscoring a hidden crisis tied to climate events.