Powerful tornadoes have struck several southeastern US states. The disaster has left nearly 250,000 homes and properties in six states without power. Additionally, the death toll from the powerful tornadoes in the country has risen to 34. Weather conditions are expected to worsen further in the region.
British news outlet BBC reported this information in a report on Sunday (March 16).
The news outlet says that many cars have overturned and houses have been washed away in the devastating tornado that hit several southeastern US states. At least 34 people have died, including 12 in Missouri alone. In Kansas, more than 55 cars crashed due to dust storms, killing at least 8 people.
The US National Weather Service (NWS) has said that the flash floods could become severe. In addition, the highest level of alert was issued in central Mississippi on Saturday morning as part of a tornado warning.
The NWS described the situation as "particularly dangerous" and warned of "multiple intense to very powerful tornadoes" in the region. The weather agency said, "If you live in these areas, go to the strongest infrastructure you can reach and stay there until the storm is over."
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said his state has been devastated by severe storms and tornadoes, with homes destroyed and lives lost. The Missouri Emergency Management Agency said initial reports indicated 19 tornadoes had hit 25 counties so far.
Three deaths and 29 injuries have been reported in Arkansas, prompting Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to declare a state of emergency. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also declared a state of emergency in his state in anticipation of bad weather forecasts.
According to NWS forecasts, the tornado could engulf Alabama, Florida and Georgia by Sunday.
