Tornadoes and record flooding leave parts of eastern US in crisis
Severe storms, including tornadoes and record-breaking flash floods, have caused widespread destruction across Kentucky and West Virginia. Emergency responders are working to rescue trapped residents as states declare states of emergency due to the catastrophic weather conditions.
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Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting infrastructure and public safety, highlighting the growing vulnerability of regions to climate-related disasters.
An man surveys storm damage after a tornado moved through Hart county near Munfordville, Kentucky, on 21 July. Photograph: Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal/USA Today Network/Reuters Connect An man surveys storm damage after a tornado moved through Hart county near Munfordville, Kentucky, on 21 July. Photograph: Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal/USA Today Network/Reuters Connect US weather Tornadoes and record flooding leave parts of eastern US in crisis Rescuers freed trapped residents as states such as Kentucky and West Virginia face catastrophic floods and damage
Prefer the Guardian on Google A band of extreme weather that ripped through states including Kentucky and West Virginia on Tuesday night sparked devastating tornadoes and record flash flooding that left dozens of people trapped in their houses and vehicles, and injured several others.
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