The death toll from the storm in the United States has increased to 22

According to the international group Tasnim News Agency, the number of casualties of severe storms and tornadoes in different regions of America, especially the central regions, has reached at least 22 dead and hundreds of injured.

Accordingly, this storm left many damages and casualties in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky. and then moved towards the east coast of America.

The storm with Moving up the East Coast late Monday, it affected residents from North Carolina to Maryland, while residents from Alabama to New York were under the worst severe weather warning.

Kentucky Governor Andy Bescher announced in a news conference that at least 5 people were killed in this state. gave He also declared a state of emergency in this state citing reports of very strong winds and storms.

The Associated Press also reported that as a result of these terrible storms, at least 7 people were killed in Texas and about 100 others were injured, and more than 200 houses and other buildings were destroyed.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency for 108 counties in the state.

Abbott stated that during the storm, dozens of passengers in passenger cars left their cars on the highway and took shelter near a truck. More than 100 people took shelter inside a gas station.

At the same time, rescue teams are searching among the remains of destroyed houses. have started to discover possible bodies.

Arkansas governor also announced that at least 8 people were killed due to the violent storm.

Accordingly, until Monday, the electricity of more than 400,000 subscribers has been cut off, mainly in the eastern regions of the United States, of which approximately 125,000 subscribers are in Kentucky.

Meanwhile, a National Weather Service official wind speed It reported gusts of up to 135 miles per hour and predicted stronger and more deadly storms over the next few days.

While the United States prepares for this year’s strongest seasonal Atlantic hurricanes, which usually begin on June 1st.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden expressed his condolences and sympathy to the victims of this deadly storm and prayed for the deceased.

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