Powerful storm in South America leaves 31 dead
This devastating storm has caused widespread damage across southeastern states.
KATHMANDU: A powerful storm that recently struck South America has claimed at least 31 lives so far.
According to BBC reports, 12 of the fatalities occurred in Missouri.
This devastating storm has caused widespread damage across southeastern states.
Vehicles have been overturned on roads, and many homes have been severely damaged. In Kansas, a dust storm led to a collision involving more than 55 vehicles, resulting in at least eight fatalities.
According to Tracker Power Outage, the storm has disrupted electricity supply in several states, including Texas, Missouri, and Illinois, leaving over 240,000 homes without power.
Severe weather warnings have been issued for areas in central Mississippi, eastern Louisiana, and western Tennessee. Flooding risks have also been reported in parts of Alabama and Arkansas.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning about the potentially deadly flooding and has urged residents to remain vigilant.
On Saturday morning, heightened alertness was advised for central Mississippi due to worsening weather conditions.
