At least nine people died in the east, because of the powerful they caused. Of these, eight were in the state of Kentucky.
“We can confirm that we have lost at least eight residents of Kentucky because of this meteorological incident,” said Andy Besiar yesterday, Sunday, during a press conference during a press conference.
At least nine dead as a powerful storm system battered the South with severe weather and flooding. Kentucky was hit hardest, with eight deaths. Gov. Beshear warned the toll may rise. Flash flood warnings were issued across KY, TN, WV, and NC throughout the weekend.
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Trapped in their vehicles
According to the commander, most of them the people who died were trapped in their rushing waters. Among the victims, a mother with her child.
Fears to raise victims
Andy Bessiar expressed the fear that the number would rise, as more than 1,000 people were rescued within 24 hours after bad weather hit the Kentucky, which was declared a state of emergency. The commander advised residents to avoid circulating on the streets.
One dead from a tree that fell into the house
According to US media, a man lost his life in Atlanta, Georgia (southeast) because of her. The death was caused by a “extremely large” tree that was uprooted during a storm and fell home, according to the Fire Brigade officer in the area, the Skott Powell fire.
There is a wave of cold
Sectors of central and northern US are affected by a wave of cold, rainfall and strong winds.
According to an extraordinary warning report issued yesterday, Sunday, the US Meteorological Service (NWS), “Arctic Air, extremely cold, will reach the central US this week, causing a cold-record episode.”
Source: ertnews.gr
