At least 9 people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall in the United States. Continuous rainfall has submerged roads and homes in various states in the southeastern region of the country. More than 500,000 people are without power.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported that eight deaths have occurred in his state, he expressed concern that the death toll could rise further.
Hundreds of people stranded by floodwaters have been rescued. Governor Beshear has urged the public to stay off the roads at this time and ensure their safety.
In Georgia, a person died while lying in their bed when a tree fell on them.
Flood warnings related to storms were issued over the weekend in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Most of these states had already suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helen in September.
Power outages in the USA reported that over 500,000 households were without electricity across eight states as of Sunday night.
Kentucky has suffered the most casualties and damage. According to the USA National Weather Service, some areas of the state received up to 15 centimeters of rain, causing widespread flooding.
Authorities have warned that the floods could worsen. Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson said rivers could rise further.
Senior National Weather Service forecaster Bob Oravek stated that the impact of the floods will persist for several days as many rivers and streams are still swollen.
Liberty News international correspondent reports that meteorologists have stated that a polar vortex could strike the central United States at the beginning of next week, causing temperatures to rapidly drop in the northern Rocky Mountains and Northern Plains. In Denver, Colorado, temperatures may fall to minus 10 degrees Celsius. Shelters for the homeless have already been opened in the city.
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