💨 Abstract

Hurricane Helene dumped heavy rain in western North Carolina, causing flooding, mudslides, and destruction. However, only 1 in 200 single-family homes in the region has federal flood insurance, as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) primarily covers flood risks from rising seas and swelling rivers, not extreme rainfall. As a result, many residents are left with no insurance to help rebuild their homes.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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