More than 33 people have died and dozens were injured as a result of tornadoes and storms that hit wide areas of the central and southern states of the U.S., officials reported in a press briefing.
In particular, according to local authorities, at least 31 people died as a result of destructive tornadoes that touched down in various areas. "This is a heartbreaking tragedy for our community," noted one of the representatives of the government.
According to local authorities, numerous homes were damaged or completely destroyed, leading to a massive evacuation of residents. Currently, efforts are underway to assess the damage and provide assistance to those displaced. "We are doing everything we can to ensure safety and support for the affected," the state governor emphasized.
"Our main task now is to provide assistance to those who were impacted by this disaster and to restore the affected areas," added the representative of emergency services.
