Violent tornadoes have ripped through several US states as weathermen predicted more extreme weather conditions
GUWAHATI, March 16: Violent tornadoes devastated the US since Friday, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation while also killing at least 32 people, reports said.
At least 12 people died in Missouri, which is among the worst-hit states along with Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
The governors of Arkansas and Georgia have both declared a state of emergency as weather is expected to grow more extreme, reports stated, adding that Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee also released $2,50,000 as a disaster recovery fund to help injured people.
Strong winds have also led to power outages in more than 2 lakh homes and businesses in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, poweroutage.us stated.
Although the most intense severe weather and tornado risk may have passed by Sunday, the threat will persist along the East Coast, from northern Florida to New York state. Strong wind gusts and heavy rain will be the primary hazards, creating dangerous driving conditions and potentially causing disruptions at major airports, including Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.
(With inputs from agencies)
