U.S. Emergency Response Authorities Remain Alert to Floods

Published at: 17/02/2025 04:59 PM

Heavy rains and hurricane-force winds have hit a large area of the southeastern United States in recent hours, leaving at least nine dead, eight in Kentucky and one in Georgia, authorities said.

The governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, reported that at least eight people died in his state, including a woman and a child who were swept away by the waters. Beshear warned that the number of victims could rise. On the other hand, in Georgia, a person was killed in Atlanta when a tree fell on their home early Sunday morning, as confirmed by Captain Scott Powell, of the city's fire department, international media reported.

The National Weather Service announced that some areas of Kentucky and Tennessee recorded up to 15 centimeters of rain. The storm left roads impassable, damaged buildings and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Kentucky, Tennessee and other states.

Flood alerts have been issued so far in the following states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and Arkansas. In West Virginia, the state declared a state of emergency in 13 counties in the south of the state due to flooding, which left some areas cut off by road.

Mazo News Team