Tornado in the USA. Seven people are dead. “The most important thing is to ensure safety”

At least seven people, including children, have lost their lives in recent days because of the nine tornadoes and the accompanying storms and heavy rainfall, which swept through several states in the east of the USA. Most phenomena were recorded over the weekend.

In the state of Michigan, in the northeast of the USA, a fallen tree crushed the car. Three children aged two, four and 11 were killed.

The strongest tornado passed over Louisiana in the south of the country, where the wind in gusts exceeded the speed of 190 kilometers per hour. The freezing rain fell there, and the wind broke trees and destroyed houses and vehicles. Tornado also hit the school in the nearby state of Alabama. At the time of the arrival of the element outside, children who ran out of classes gathered.

In Indiana there were two fatalities in road accidents. Many people remained without access to electricity.

– The most important thing is to restore power supply and ensure the safety of residents – said Steve Baker, president of Zakłady Energetyczne Indiana Michigan Power.

Specialized teams are working on securing debris and cleaning the broken branches. Estimating damage can take several days. In Miami, Florida, water flooded the streets, disrupting the course of the Ultra Music Festival electronic music festival. The event attracted performers and fans from around the world.

Meteorologists monitor a large area from Texas to the Central West in terms of another potential portion storm On Tuesday and Wednesday. The inhabitants of these regions are recommended to track weather warnings sent by services. Discharges can be a special threat at night.