Severe Storm Strikes Multiple States in the United States, Leaving at Least 32 Dead

A powerful storm has swept across multiple states in the United States, resulting in at least 32 deaths as of Saturday, March 15th. Destructive tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires accompanied the storm, impacting over 100 million people and causing severe devastation in many areas.

In Missouri, numerous tornadoes have caused significant damage to homes, with a total of 12 fatalities, making it the hardest-hit area in this storm. In Butler County, a man’s residence was leveled by a tornado. In Wayne County, rescue workers discovered five bodies outside a severely damaged home.

Sherman County in Kansas experienced a dust storm that led to a severe multi-vehicle pileup on a highway involving at least 50 vehicles, resulting in 8 fatalities.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves reported 6 deaths, 3 missing persons, and 29 injuries in the state.

The Arkansas Emergency Management Department reported 3 deaths and 29 injuries in the state due to the storm, affecting 8 counties.

Multiple accidents occurred near Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle region of Texas, resulting in 3 fatalities, believed to be related to the dust storm.

Furthermore, some areas in the United States have issued blizzard warnings due to the storm. Parts of western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota are expected to receive up to 30 centimeters of snow, with wind gusts reaching speeds of 60 miles per hour (approximately 96 kilometers per hour) and extremely low visibility.

Oklahoma reported over 130 wildfires, burning an area of approximately 266 square miles (about 689 square kilometers) and damaging or destroying nearly 300 residences.

Governors of states including Arkansas, Mississippi, and Georgia have declared states of emergency. Rescue teams and emergency responders across the affected areas are actively engaged in rescue operations to help communities recover and resume normalcy.

The storm is still intensifying, with Saturday night expected to be the most dangerous stage. Meteorologists have warned of the possibility of more tornadoes in Florida and Georgia, advising residents to be prepared for strong winds and the risk of flooding from heavy rain.

(Reference from reports by the Associated Press and Reuters)