Deadly Storms, Tornadoes Sweep Through Central US
Sumaira FH Published April 01, 2023 | 11:21 PM
A major storm system bore down on the US east coast on Saturday, after producing tornadoes and devastating winds across several central states that killed at least 11 people
Washington, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Apr, 2023 ) :A major storm system bore down on the US east coast on Saturday, after producing tornadoes and devastating winds across several central states that killed at least 11 people.
Multiple tornadoes swept through Arkansas on Friday, including in the capital Little Rock, killing at least five people, the state's governor said.
Dozens of others have been reported injured.
Daylight revealed extensive damage in impacted areas, with several homes torn apart, cars overturned, and trees ripped out of the ground.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency and activated the national guard to help with recovery efforts.
The city of Wynne, in the northeastern part of the state, was "cut in half by damage from east to west," Mayor Jennifer Hobbs told CNN.
The National Weather Service had also issued tornado warnings for several other states, from as far north as Iowa to the southern state of Mississippi, where a twister just last week killed 25 people and caused extensive property damage.
Calamity struck in the Illinois town of Belvidere, outside of Chicago, when severe weather caused the roof and part of the facade of the Apollo Theater to collapse while a heavy-metal band played on stage inside.
TV footage showed emergency personnel carrying out injured concert-goers on stretchers, while video posted on social media showed rubble -- some nearly waist-high -- on the floor of the concert venue, and a gaping hole in the roof.
Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle reported one death and 28 injuries, including five people who were hospitalized with serious injuries.
In the neighbouring state of Indiana, three people were killed by a storm in Sullivan County, several US media reported, citing local authorities.
Overnight tornadoes also claimed one life in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, and one in Madison County, Alabama, emergency officials reported Saturday.
At least 154,000 homes were without power Saturday, according to the US Poweroutage website.
As the system made its way to the US east coast on Saturday, several mid-Atlantic states were under high wind warnings.
"Maximum wind gusts could approach 60 miles (100 kilometers) per hour throughout much of the Appalachians, upper Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic today," the National Weather System warned.
Tornadoes are common in the United States, especially in the center and south of the country.
President Joe Biden on Friday visited the Mississippi city of Rolling Fork, one of the worst-hit areas in last week's tornado.
In December 2021, tornadoes killed about 80 people in Kentucky.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Army committed to dismantle terrorist groups, ensure protection of people: DG IS ..
"The New realme Note 50 Breaks Sales Records for The Month of April”
Vivo Y100 is Now Available in Pakistan with Color Changing Design & 80W FlashCha ..
Zero-tolerance policy to continue against overbilling: Mohsin Naqvi
Govt working to extend retirement age to 65 years: Finance Minister
Synergy Group wins big at the Effie Awards 2024
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Indian board makes important statement
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 7 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 07 May 2024
Sharjah Animation Conference explores cross-cultural collaboration opportunities ..
Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations t ..
Sharjah Police launches 'Your belongings, your responsibility' awareness campaig ..
More Stories From World
-
'Together we will win': Putin tells Russians at inauguration
5 minutes ago -
Cricket: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe second T20 scores
5 minutes ago -
Ambassador Hashmi visits CATIC headquarters, meets Chairman Liu Yu
15 minutes ago -
Malaysia acid-attack footballer in 'critical but stable' condition
15 minutes ago -
Claims of chemical weapon use in Ukraine 'insufficiently substantiated': watchdog
15 minutes ago -
Huge crowds in Vietnam for anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory over France
15 minutes ago
-
Crystal Palace thrash Man Utd 4-0 to leave Ten Hag's future in doubt
1 hour ago -
Star dog Messi will interview stars on Cannes red carpet
1 hour ago -
Timberwolves maul Nuggets, Brunson fires Knicks over Pacers
1 hour ago -
GCC keen on exploring further opportunities for cooperation with CARICOM, Albudaiwi says
2 hours ago -
KSrelief disributes food aid in Abasan Al Kabira, Nuseirat Governorate, Gaza
2 hours ago -
Turkish scientist's high-tech microplastics detection gets international recognition
2 hours ago