After the rains, the victims rise in the middle of the floods of the waters of Florence: NPR

As the waters of Hurricane Florence continue to cross the Carolinas, the end of the storm is no longer in sight.

In Horry County, South Carolina, two women taken for mental health care died Tuesday night when the sheriff's office van that they were carrying was submerged. MPs carrying the two women were said to have circulated around the gates and would have been surprised by the flood. The authorities told the media that MPs could not open the back doors and that both patients drowned in the van. The deputies rode on the van and were saved; they were placed on administrative leave.

At least 37 people died in three states because of the storm; 24 people died in vehicles, reports the AP.

Nearly 3 feet of rain fell in parts of North Carolina and nearly 2 feet in parts of South Carolina. And while the sky is back, the water problems are just beginning.

"Understand: there is a lot of water in the interior, and it continues to make its way downstream," said Chris Coudreit, County Manager (Wilmington, BC) , according to the AP.

In North Carolina, more than 160,000 people were without electricity at 18 hours. AND Wednesday and 850 routes in the state remained closed.

Amtrak has announced that it will resume passenger train service in North Carolina and across this country on Thursday.

While most people were able to evacuate, this was not the case with the livestock. According to preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Services of North Carolina, about 3.4 million chickens and 5,500 pigs died in the floods. The ministry says it sends inspectors to start assessing damage and ensuring food safety.

Agriculture is the largest industry in North Carolina. The state ranks first for cash receipts for poultry and eggs and second for pigs. It is also the largest tobacco producer, but estimates of crop losses are not yet available.

President Trump visited North Carolina and South Carolina on Wednesday. He called Florence "one of the most powerful and devastating storms ever to hit our country" and pledged federal support for disaster relief.

"People do not realize how bad a very difficult phase is starting today, with the beautiful sun," he added. "We will have everything taken care of."

And in Conway, S.C., the river continues to rise.

"The Waccamaw are expected to reach 20.4 feet on Monday morning and continue to rise.Conway City officials said the river could exceed 22 feet by next weekend, sending enough water to the neighborhoods to damage nearby. 1,000 houses ". Post and mail.

Two years ago, the level of the river would be about 2 feet higher than the level of the river during Hurricane Matthew.