One week after Hurricane Helene slammed into western North Carolina, thousands of residents are still grappling with a critical shortage of clean drinking water. 💔 In downtown Asheville, long lines formed around a gleaming stainless steel tanker truck as locals hauled containers, milk jugs, and buckets—anything to secure the precious resource.
🚰 The crisis highlights the lingering challenges of recovery in the region, where damaged infrastructure and disrupted supply chains have left neighborhoods stranded. Volunteers and aid groups are working around the clock, but for many, the wait for basic necessities feels endless.
🌧️ 'We’re doing everything we can,' said one resident, balancing two 5-gallon jugs. 'But it’s like living in survival mode.' Local officials urge patience as repairs continue, but frustration grows amid rising temperatures and unmet needs.
🔍 Analysts warn that extreme weather events like Helene—fueled by climate change—are becoming more frequent, testing communities’ resilience. Stay tuned for updates as recovery efforts unfold.
