Deadly U.S. storms: Tornadoes and floods leave 34 dead
Powerful storms, accompanied by tornadoes and heavy rains with strong gusts, have hit several U.S. states.
The storm has claimed at least 34 lives, and authorities warn that the death toll is expected to rise. Dozens of others have been injured. The devastation has left behind widespread destruction, leaving tens of thousands without power.
Furthermore, the storm is moving toward Georgia, where flooding is expected. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in multiple states.
Severe storms have swept across the central and southern United States, with Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Mississippi among the hardest-hit states. Missouri reported the highest number of casualties, with 12 fatalities.
In Kansas, a severe dust storm triggered a massive pile-up involving 50 vehicles, killing eight people. In Arkansas, three people were killed, and 32 others were injured. There are also casualties in Mississippi, Texas, and Oklahoma.
“I survived Hurricane Katrina, but I have never witnessed anything like this. I grabbed my daughter, wrapped her up, and climbed into bed with her. Then my husband took her. My six-year-old was crying out that she didn’t want to die. No parent should ever have to hear that. My husband was praying to God to protect our family.”
Satellite images show the tornadoes and storms that battered the western and southeastern United States overnight. Heavy rains, violent wind gusts, and tornadoes have now reached Georgia, where flooding is expected. As the storm moves east, power outages are becoming more widespread, affecting over 170,000 people across Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
Authorities continue to warn residents to take precautions as the extreme weather persists.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
