A severe US storm resulted in 17 deaths, with Missouri being the most affected, as well as fires and widespread damage.
A severe storm has resulted in a series of natural disasters, including tornadoes and fires, which culminated in the deaths of at least 31 people, local media. The deaths occurred in at least six states, according to CBS News. The state of Missouri was the hardest hit, recording 12 deaths. State police reported falling trees and electrical cables, as well as damage to residential and commercial buildings, with some areas severely impacted by tornadoes, electric storms and hail. In Arkansas, three lives were lost and 29 people were injured. In Texas, there were also three deaths, attributed to accidents caused by a dust storm. The winds, which reached speeds of up to 130 km/h, contributed to the propagation of fires in several states, such as Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico. In Oklahoma, more than 130 fire outbreaks were accounted for, and the local governor reported that about 266,000 hectares were consumed by the flames. In addition, thousands of homes have run out of power due to the drop in transmission lines.
The National Meteorology Service issued alerts to the possibility of tornadoes, forest fires and snowfalls in northern regions, including Minnesota and Dakota do Sul. Predictions indicate winds of up to 100 km/hea possibility of snow accumulation of up to 30 cm in these areas. The climate situation continues to be monitored with the expectation that new adverse events may occur. Local authorities are mobilized to deal with the consequences of the storm, assisting the victims and evaluating the damage. The emergency response includes efforts to restore electricity and control the still active fires. The population is oriented to follow the authorities’ instructions and to remain informed about weather conditions.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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