Watch: Drone footage of floods and torn-up roads in North Carolina

At least 116 people have died across the US during Hurricane Helene - with officials warning the figure could rise.

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Across the United States, at least 116 people have died, according to the BBC's US partner CBS, with officials warning that figure is expected to rise.

Rescuers are focusing their efforts on Asheville, one of the worst affected areas.

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