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At least 32 dead as tornadoes sweep through parts of US, Texas most affected

Severe storms have caused heavy destruction in most parts of America. Many houses were destroyed and life has been badly affected due to the storm.
10:09 AM Mar 17, 2025 IST | Alka Singh

Hurricanes in America: At least 32 people died in the severe storm that hit many areas of America. Officials confirmed this information. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on Saturday that 12 people lost their lives in Missouri alone due to the storm.

Many houses were destroyed, and life has been badly affected due to the storm.

According to the Associated Press report, many people have also been injured in this storm. Arkansas officials said on Saturday morning that three people died in Independence County, while more than 50 people were injured in eight other counties.

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that houses, and commercial establishments have been damaged in 16 counties across the state. There have also been many incidents of power lines and trees falling.

Texas and Missouri were the worst affected

According to officials, seven people died in car accidents during a dust storm in Amarillo County in the Texas Panhandle. Earlier, the Missouri State Highway Patrol had reported that at least two people lost their lives, and many others were injured due to the storm in the Bakersfield area.

Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma are the worst affected states. Missouri recorded the highest number of deaths among all the states, with at least 12 people dead.

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Coroner Jim Akers of Butler County, Missouri, said that a person died when a house was hit by a storm about 177 km east of Bakersfield on Saturday morning. However, rescue workers were able to safely evacuate a woman present in the house.

Mayor Jonas Anderson issued a statement

Mayor Jonas Anderson informed on social media on Saturday morning that five people were injured in the Cave City area of ​​Arkansas, where a state of emergency has been imposed until further notice. People in some communities in Oklahoma have been advised to evacuate as more than 130 fires have been reported across the state.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee has also released $250,000 as a disaster recovery fund to help the injured.

Weather department issued warning

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for parts of far western Minnesota and far eastern South Dakota. These areas are expected to receive up to 6 inches of snow, as well as strong winds of up to 60 miles per hour.

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