Washington: At least 26 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes and deadly storms struck through towns and cities in several US states,
Washington: At least 26 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes and deadly storms struck through towns and cities in several US states, authorities said on Sunday.
Homes were destroyed and thousands left without power after huge storms caused devastation across several states, the BBC reported.
According to the National Weather Service of the US, there have been more than 80 reported tornadoes since Friday.
States including Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama and Mississippi have all had fatalities.
One storm shredded through the Arkansas town of Wynne — a community, around 170 km from the state capital, Little Rock.
A school was badly damaged, with some buildings torn to pieces. One of its teachers, Lisa Worden, said a decision to send pupils home early was critical.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency in the state of Arkansas on Friday, with the national guard activated to help with recovery efforts.
