22 October 2024 XLVII
Khamsin Molossia News
On Friday, 27 September 2024 XLVII Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina as a tropical storm, bringing multiple inches of rain to an already saturated area. The resultant deluge caused rivers and streams to burst from their banks, flooding communities and in some cases sweeping them en masse downriver to become hazardous debris. The city of Asheville saw a great deal of destruction, with an entire post-industrial arts district turned to rubble. The nearby city of Hendersonville was inundated by floodwaters, as much as ten feet deep. The resort communities of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were obliterated by the flooding, which drowned over 230 people throughout the region in its might. Power and water services were seriously damaged and rescue services were deployed from all around the region to save lives and property from the deadly floods. From 18 to 21 October, His Excellency, The President and the First Lady visited the area of the flooding in Western North Carolina. The overall purpose was to ensure that Molossian citizens Tom and Penny Baugh, expatriates of our nation that live in that area, were safe and doing well in the aftermath of the disaster. The First Couple toured the disaster area, witnessing the devastation firsthand. Fortunately, the Molossian residents of the area came through the catastrophe well, having prepared in advance with food, water and other supplies. Nevertheless, the rest of the region fared less well, and it will be a long time until the destruction is remediated, and life returns to normal in the valleys and communities devastated by this tragic disaster.
 Parking Lot Sinkhole |
 Destroyed House |
 Washed Out Road |
 Washed Out Road |
 Mudslide |
 Annihilated Arts District |
 Destroyed Buildings |
 Hope Springs Eternal! |
Drowned Car
Downed Pole