US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

By Naveel Krishant
Sunday 02/04/2023
Wynne's high school suffered heavy damage from the tornado Photo:BBC

At least 26 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through towns and cities in the United States' South and Midwest.

Homes were destroyed and thousands left without power after storms caused devastation across several states.

According to Washington Post, more than 60 tornado reports have been recorded.

States including Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama and Mississippi have all had fatalities as a result of the weather.

Source: BBC

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