devastating floods claim 16 lives in South and Midwest USA
Heavy rains and floods have struck the southern and Midwestern U.S., resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people. These regions were already struggling with intense storms and tornadoes.
Another wave of heavy rainfall and flash floods has affected the South and Midwest. These regions had already suffered from violent storms, which also brought deadly tornadoes. The severe weather has claimed at least 16 victims.
On Saturday, April 5, meteorologists warned that river levels might continue to rise for several more days. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued warnings of potential severe flooding in many states, threatening buildings, roads, and bridges. Since Wednesday, over 12 inches of rain have fallen in some parts of Kentucky, and over 8 inches in Arkansas and Missouri.
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USA: 16 victims of catastrophic weather
At least 16 people have died due to adverse weather conditions. In Tennessee, 10 people died, and in Kentucky, 2 people drowned. Tornadoes that swept through the region earlier in the week destroyed entire neighborhoods and caused the deaths of at least seven people.
In Kentucky, hundreds of roads became impassable due to floods, fallen trees, and landslides. In the north-central part of the state, a mandatory evacuation was ordered for the town of Falmouth, which has a population of 2,000. Meteorologists point out that the causes of such violent weather include high temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, strong winds, and high humidity.
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Problems with forecasting
Extreme weather events have coincided with a situation where nearly half of the NWS forecasting offices are grappling with a 20-percent job vacancy rate due to staff cuts by the Trump administration.
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