Six fatalities reported in the US due to storms.
Swirling winds are not a rarity in the United States, but their occurrence has been growing more frequent and powerful. Lately, they've predominantly hit the state of Texas. So far, at least five individuals have met their demise there due to these massive storms.
In Cooke County, situated near Dallas in Northern Texas, a twister emerged, resulting in an almost complete demolition of the region. Based on reports from renowned networks including CNN, NBC News, and ABC News, this tornado claimed the lives of at least five individuals and injured numerous others, with search operations still in progress. Additionally, a fatality was confirmed in Benton County, Arkansas.
The destruction began with the demolition of a rest area on a highway, soon followed by mayhem in a trailer park, where locating missing individuals is ongoing. Tragically, young children were among the deceased. The sheriff's estimation suggests that additional casualties may be unearthed.
Many structures were flattened, trucks were effortlessly overturned, power lines were uprooted, and buildings transformed into rubble as per available accounts. Thousands of houses faced power outages, while highways were shut down. The emergency services and police were actively present in multiple locations. Moreover, fatalities and damage were registered in Oklahoma, Texas' neighboring state. 2 News Oklahoma disclosed, citing the relevant authorities, that two deaths occurred in Green County's northeastern region. In the city of Claremore, electricity service will be absent for an extended period, as stated by CNN.
The extent of the damage wasn't entirely clear by Sunday morning (local time). The forecasters at the national weather service communicated that the storms were predicted to infiltrate the central western USA in the daytime and ultimately move towards the Eastern coast. Numerous regions were cautioned about the dangers of severe weather. Further, heat warnings were in effect for the southern areas.
This Memorial Day, which is marked in the US to commemorate the beginning of summer with swimming and barbecuing, might witness the cancellation of celebrations in certain areas due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
Just recently, a fatal encounter with tornadoes claimed the lives of five people in Iowa. Residents of Southern Texas have been grappling with an intense heatwave during the last few days. Experts contend that the upsurge in natural cataclysms in the US - storms, floods, and wildfires - is a direct consequence of climate change.
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- Following the aftermath of the powerful tornado in Cooke County, Texas, International news channels such as CNN, NBC News, and ABC News reported at least five fatalities and numerous injuries.
- Addressing the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes in the USA, President Biden declared Iowa and Texas disaster areas, authorizing federal funds to aid in the recovery efforts.
- Despite the USA being plagued by numerous natural disasters, including tornadoes in Iowa and Texas, the National Weather Service issued severe weather warnings for several regions, urging residents to take precautions and stay indoors.
Source: www.ntv.de
