Tornadoes in the US claimed dozens of lives

A photo from open sources PHOTO: AP Strong tornadoes second six American states attack daily. Victims of a tornado in the US for the last day, 91 people became injured more than 200. Among dead 20 children. For the analysis of blockages and the search for victims raised by the National Guard. Emergency staff they admit that such destruction was never seen, and the tornadoes themselves eyewitnesses call monstrous.

A photo from open sources

A photo from open sources

A photo from open sources

A photo from open sources

Tornado strikes hit the Great American Plains, whose territories are inhabited by up to 60 million people. Tornadoes are part of a gigantic storm formation raging on territories of Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa. Meteorologists counted 50 tornadoes in less than two days, some of which F-4 power was reached, which is one step less than the highest possible tornado to date. According to US National Weather Service, mile-wide tornadoes (1.6 km) almost completely destroyed the suburb of Oklahoma city, the city of Moore. So, a tornado destroyed the school building, in which there were 75 third graders. Some children took refuge in the school corridor, rescuers reported 20 dead children. Debriefing continues. “Many the buildings look like they were taken along with everything that was in them, placed in a giant blender, grind for several minutes, and then they poured it all on the ground, “ABC News quotes John Welch, a helicopter pilot working in Moore. In the police report that the destruction led to numerous fires.

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The number of tornado victims in Oklahoma has risen to 91, seven of them are children, the state forensic expert said. “People crawling out from under the wreckage, it’s like a war zone actions, “said one of the rescuers, adding that he was able to shock, many just sit in front of the ruins of their homes and nothing no longer do. Meteorologists warned of the possibility occurrence of tornadoes for several days, so that residents affected areas were warned and authorities prepared for bad weather. Recall last Sunday for several central states collapsed two dozen tornadoes. Most from elements affected Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas. In many areas disrupted power lines, thousands of houses were left without light. Local residents are advised to stay in their homes and for the possibility of not going out.

Vadim ANUFRIEV

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